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Why Your Focus Suffers During Viral Illness (And What Helps You Recover)
Mark
alcohol, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, brain fog, brain function, causes, clarity, cognitive assessment, cognitive decline, cognitive function, cognitive impairment, cognitive improvement, cognitive performance, cognitive resilience, cold exposure, comfort, communication, concentration, connections, deep sleep, dementia, depression, diagnostics, diet, dopamine, driving, efficiency, environment, exercise, expression, food, gut microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, healthy habits, immune system, inflammation, meditation, memory, memory consolidation, mental clarity, mental performance, Microbiome, mindfulness, neurofeedback, neurological healing, neurology, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, non-invasive, nourish, nutrition, omega-3, productivity, resilience, sleep disorders, sleep disturbances, sleep hygiene, sleep patterns, sleep quality, stability, strength, symptoms, technology, therapies, therapy, tools, vitamin D, workplaceReading Time: 9 minutes. Viral infections activate immune responses that disrupt brain function. Inflammatory cytokines cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering microglial activity that weakens synaptic connections essential for concentration. This neuroinflammatory process explains the mental fog many experience during illness. While rest helps, emerging research identifies specific strategies that actively reverse inflammation’s cognitive impact—approaches rarely…
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Why Some People Get Sicker Than Others: Risk Factors Explained (No Claims)
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ageing, ageing population, balanced diet, behaviour, blood pressure, cancer, chronic stress, comfort, cortisol, COVID-19, depression, diet, efficiency, environment, environmental factors, exercise, genetics, immune system, infectious diseases, inflammation, lifespan, lifestyle choices, lifestyle factors, lifestyle habits, mindfulness, nutrition, peak performance, physical activity, pressure, relaxation, relaxation techniques, resilience, risk factors, sleep quality, strength, stress management, symptoms, vitamin c, workplace, zincReading Time: 7 minutes. Individual susceptibility to illness arises from multiple interconnected factors. Genetic variations, particularly in HLA genes, determine how effectively the immune system recognises pathogens. Environmental conditions, such as population density and sanitation, influence exposure risks, whereas occupational settings can increase contact with infectious agents. Lifestyle choices, including nutrition, exercise, sleep quality, and stress…
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Why Ethical Innovation Matters in Modern Wellness
Mark
Reading Time: 4 minutes. Like any frontier, modern wellness is as full of promise as it is of risk. We’re surrounded by bold claims, “miracle” ingredients, and trends that move faster than the evidence. In a space this crowded, ethical innovation isn’t a buzzword; it’s our responsibility to you. When we talk about how products…
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Brand’s Mission, Values, and Responsible Wellness Stance
Mark
Reading Time: 5 minutes. Nearly 70 million people worldwide live with a traumatic brain injury, yet few wellness brands are explicitly built with them in mind. We started Blu Brain to change that, with a mission rooted in science, transparency, and respect for your long-term health. We focus on cellular health, ethical sourcing, and clear…
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Our Approach to Transparency: From COAs to Research-Led Education
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Reading Time: 5 minutes. We show you what’s in our products, how we understand, and where the science starts and stops. Transparency for us isn’t just a buzzword; it’s Certificates of Analysis you can actually understand, with explanations that don’t oversell the data. We want you to see both the strengths and limits of the…
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Why We Focus on Cellular Health Instead of Quick Fixes
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ageing, ageing process, anti-ageing, B vitamins, behaviour, Blu Brain, brain health, breakthroughs, causes, cellular health, clarity, communication, coping, creatine, diet, digestion, endurance, exercise, fasting, healthy ageing, healthy fats, hormones, hydration, intermittent fasting, lifespan, mental health, nourish, nutrition, oxidative stress, productivity, resilience, strength, stress management, supplements, symptoms, thriving, trends, vitamin c, well-being, workplaceReading Time: 5 minutes. More than 60% of adults try a new health trend or supplement each year, yet most don’t feel significantly better six months later. We believe that’s because quick fixes target symptoms rather than causes. Instead, we focus on what’s happening inside your cells, where energy, repair, and ageing truly begin. When…
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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in Construction and Community
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apps, behaviour, comfort, communication, coping, depression, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, emotional well-being, Empathy, environment, expression, hobbies, mental health, mental health awareness, mental resilience, mental well-being, mindfulness, mood swings, overall well-being, pressure, relaxation, resilience, self-awareness, strength, stress management, technology, therapy, tools, well-being, workplaceReading Time: 6 minutes. As I explore mental health in construction, I realise breaking the silence is key. The industry’s high-stress environment and traditional norms often discourage discussing emotional well-being, exacerbating mental health challenges. By promoting open dialogue and fostering a supportive culture, we can reduce stigma and improve worker resilience. I’m hoping to further…
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Navigating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Job Success
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ADHD, adult ADHD, assistance, brain function, chronic stress, clarity, communication, concentration, coping, dopamine, emotional toll, environment, memory, mental strength, mindfulness, pressure, productivity, stability, strength, strengths, stress management, success, support groups, symptoms, time management, workplaceReading Time: 6 minutes. Steering work with ADHD requires leveraging your unique neurological wiring while addressing executive function challenges. You’ll benefit from minimising sensory distractions, implementing a structured scheduling system, and breaking tasks into manageable components. Consider using organisational tools and requesting reasonable accommodations, such as flexible hours or a quieter workspace. Disclose your condition…
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Flu or Cold? A Simple Practical Guide
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Reading Time: 10 minutes. Distinguishing between cold and flu relies on symptom onset and severity. Cold symptoms typically develop over 2-3 days, with a runny nose, sneezing, and mild discomfort, and may last 7-10 days. Flu symptoms usually appear within hours, with high fever, severe body aches, and extreme fatigue that persist for 1-2 weeks.…
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Finding Balance: Navigating Social Media Mindfully
Mark
anxiety and depression, apps, behaviour, clarity, connections, depression, detox, dopamine, emotional health, emotional resilience, emotional well-being, engaging, environment, exercise, fuelling, healthy habits, hobbies, loneliness, mental clarity, mental health, mental well-being, mindfulness, nurturing, overall well-being, physical health, planning, productivity, quality of life, relaxation, resilience, stability, strength, technology, time management, well-being, work-life balance, workplaceReading Time: 5 minutes. To find balance on social media, you need to understand its addictive nature and design. You’re drawn into an endless loop of scrolling and validation-seeking, which can impact your emotional well-being. By setting limits, disabling notifications, and focusing on offline activities, you can cultivate a healthier relationship with these platforms. As…
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