Becoming More Mentally Active

Posted by Kyra Constam on February 27, 2020 at 10:16 AM

The push for physical activity is ubiquitous. From various headlines to TV ads to the fitness communities of every social media platform, we often see how-tos, tips and tricks, and more on how to become more physically fit, but not much on increasing mental acuity. As important as exercising your body is to your physical health, it can have a huge impact on your mind and your brain. Keeping your brain in shape is essential to combating the decline that can accompany aging. Fortunately, being mentally active may be easier than you think. Read more for how you can use exercise and more to your brain’s benefit.

Read More

Topics: wellness, mental acuity, brain, health, aerobic exercise

Looking Back on 2019: A Productive Year

Posted by B.H.Butler on January 2, 2020 at 9:39 AM

2019 was quite the year for the team here at Blue Goji. It brought several significant milestones for us, along with challenges and opportunities. From our tour of marquee conventions such as SXSW and Neuroscience 2019, to the launching of our Infinity Lab with the Gerofit program at the Los Angeles VA. As a new year begins, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some 2019 highlights.

Read More

Topics: Gamified Fitness, wellness, brain, fitness, health, News, Events, Virtual Reality, sxsw, Infinity, IHRSA, eSports, gamedesign, Fung Institute, active aging

How to See Results: Insight on Intermittent Fasting

Posted by B.H.Butler on December 20, 2019 at 10:23 AM

It almost seems taboo to say but most Americans simply eat too much. With easy access to unhealthy fast food and rising costs of healthy, fresh food, it’s not hard to see how people regularly consume too many calories. Pair this with the fact that most people do not get the recommended amount of daily exercise needed to burn off excess calories, and it’s no wonder that we have an obesity problem.

Read More

Topics: Weight Loss, Sugar, Diet, Nutrition, wellness, brain, tips, routine, fitness, health, advice, how to, tips and tricks