Brain health: an association with body fat?

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Age-related changes in the brain include a reduction in gray matter volume, which is thought to be directly influenced by our level of physical activity and body composition. Can these factors slow cerebral aging and improve cognitive health in the long term?

BCAA supplements: useful or not?

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The popularity of BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) rests mainly on the fact that they are said to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and reduce proteolysis, thus promulgating a positive net protein balance. But are they really necessary?