Posts by Tommy McAlinden

Here’s something to chew on. Brains require nutrients from a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, whole grains, nuts and seeds to function properly. Even if you’re consuming these foods regularly, occasionally enjoying a cheat-day treat can still take a toll on the brain. Popular foods full of sodium, refined sugars and cholesterol-spiking…

It sends us to sleep and wakes us in the night, excites us and depresses us, gives us confidence one moment, anxiety the next. How does this messy drug wield so much power? Whatever you think of alcohol, you have to admit that it’s versatile. Ever since the first humans started smashing up fruit and…