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Your Tush Can Predict This

Ah, the big busted ladies. They have been an inspiration for great artists over the years. But, who would have guessed that when Sir Mix A Lot professed his honest admiration for ladies with extra padding, that his interest was purely intellectual? Recent studies have shown a correlation between big butts and levels of intelligence. Could it be possible to have brains and booty?

Recent studies for the University of Oxford and Churchill Hospital in the United Kingdom show that having a larger derriere may be tied to increased intelligence and lower risk of disease. Researchers believe it all has to do with fat distribution. Apparently, a little below the waist padding can help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and conditions related to obesity.

Scientists in the Journal of Obesity write, “It is the protective role of lower body, that is thigh and backside fat, that is striking, The protective properties of the lower body fat depot have been confirmed in many studies conducted in subjects with a wide range of age, BMI, and co morbidities.”

Apple Vs. Pear
In the race between apple and pear, the pear comes out on top in this match. Individuals with an excess of belly fat tend to have more problems related to obesity than those who have extra weight on their thighs, butts, and hips.

According to Dr. Robert Kushner, of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, “There’s a lot of evidence that shows that the fat depots are not the same in the body. Belly fat is more metabolically active.” That is, the fat stored in the lower half of the body tends to be more stable compared to the fat stored in the upper half. Upper body fat has a greater effect on the overall body and can invoke proteins associated with the onset of diabetes.

Weight Gain and the Brain
Leptin levels are another factor affecting fat distribution. These levels, crucial for appetite regulation, are connected to derriere size as well. According to Elite Daily, obese individuals stop responding to the hormone completely, leading to leptin resistance, a condition similar to insulin resistance. Having a big butt, favors leptin levels in the body, causing the tissue to trap harmful particles and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Larger Butts Equal Larger Minds
As for the correlation between larger behinds and higher IQs, the maintenance of a big behind requires the storage of significant quantities of Omega # fats to boost memory, brain function, and cognitive abilities. Also, research shows that children born to wide hipped moms are smarter than those conceived by thinner mothers.

What do you think of this? More brains, more booty? Let us know!

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Optimal Brain Function Is The Key to Long Life

When songstress Grace Slick debuted her 1967 psychedelic rock masterpiece, “White Rabbit,” there was little doubt in the minds of her intended audience as to what she meant when she belted the infamous lyric: “feed your head.” Some 50 years later, things have certainly come full circle. Although to say many things have changed in the past 50 years is a bit of an understatement, we are still focused on expanding the mind, albeit with a healthier goal: longevity. Perhaps, we should take a closer look at the newer ways to “feed your head,” optimize brain function, and prolong your life.

Exercise
There’s nothing like a good walk for generating new ideas. Exercise gets your brain working at maximum capacity by increasing the level of nerve cells in your brain and protecting them from damage. Exercising also increases blood flow to the brain and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A 2010 Neuroscience study showed that monkeys who exercised learned tasks two times as quickly as those who did not. Those are some smart chimps!

Omega-3 Fats
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fat which makes up 25% of the portion of the brain that is made up of fats and is a crucial component of your retina. It is also a structural ingredient in breast milk, which is thought to be the reason breast-fed babies score tend to score higher on IQ tests than those fed on formula. One study found that by taking 800 mgs of DHA a day for four months resulted in increased verbal fluency and can help reduce psychiatric illness and brain disorders.

Coconut Oil
Ketone bodies or ketoacids are substances which can renew and restore your brain’s nerve function after it has been damaged. Coconut oil has been shown to contain about 66% of the primary source of ketone bodies. According to research, just over 2 tablespoons of coconut oil could prevent neurological diseases and treat those that are already established.

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Sleep
Sleep helps the brain to remove mind blocks, help you get a new perspective on problems, and enhance creativity. Harvard research shows that directly after sleeping, people are 33% more likely to make connections between ideas than before sleep. Sleep has also been shown to enhance memory and improve skill performance. In fact, as little as four to six hours of sleep can have a big impact on your clear thinking ability the following day, and we all could use that.

Gut Flora
Neurons in your gut produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which are also found in the brain and influence mood. Therefore, gut health can have an impact on your psyche, behavior and brain function.Healthy gut bacteria depends on your diet. If your diet consists of processed foods, your gut flora bacteria are likely not to perform as well. The best way to keep your gut flora at an optimal level is to limit processed food and sugar and take probiotic supplements.

It just goes to show, the more things change the more they stay the same. Let us know what you think. We love to hear from you! Really!

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