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University can be demanding on the brain. Long lectures, heavy reading loads, assignments, exams, part-time jobs, late nights and an inconsistent schedule can quickly turn into mental fatigue, poor concentration and difficulty retaining information. It is tempting to solve the problem with another coffee or energy drink, but cognitive performance depends on much more than stimulation. The strongest approach is to build the fundamentals first—sleep, nutrition, movement, hydration and effect …

Creatine Is Not Just for Bodybuilders Creatine has long been marketed as a gym supplement for bodybuilders, athletes, and people trying to build muscle. In a recent video, health educator Ben Azadi argues that this narrow view has caused many adults, especially those over 40, to overlook creatine’s broader role in energy, metabolism, brain function, and healthy aging. One of his central claims is that creatine should not be viewed only as a muscle-building supplement. As Azadi puts it, &ld …