The Focus Cast

SUMMARY Over 50% of Americans reported that they drank in the past month. Alcohol can cause dehydration, trigger an inflammatory response from your immune system, cause your blood sugar to fall, causes your blood vessels to expand, which can lead to headaches, and prevents deeper stages of sleep which of course all of this can impact your cognitive function.  At Forms & Focus, our mission is t...

SUMMARY 80% of Americans drink coffee, a stimulant that can readily cross the blood-brain barrier, and is believed to exert its neurocognitive effects by antagonizing adenosine receptors in the central nervous system. Based on the research, caffeine has some benefits, but if it impacts your sleep, it most likely affects your cognitive function.  At Forms & Focus, our mission is to increase you...

SUMMARY Americans eat an average of 17 teaspoons of sugar a day when they should consume no more than 9 teaspoons according to AHA. Medically reviewed article in Verywell Mind stated, "Even a single instance of elevated glucose in the bloodstream can be harmful to the brain, resulting in slowed cognitive function and deficits in memory and attention." At Forms & Focus, our mission is...

SUMMARY An electrolyte imbalance can cause fatigue, confusion, headaches, and many other symptoms that impact your ability to focus. In this episode, we will cover some simple steps to manage your electrolytes so you can stay focused so you can accomplish your dreams. At Forms & Focus, our mission is to increase your focus so you can accomplish your dreams. Many of us have dreams and goals. Wh...

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration can reduce cognitive function. On this episode, we will cover some simple steps to stay hydrated, stay focused so you can accomplish your dreams. At Forms & Focus, our mission is to increase your focus so you can accomplish your dreams. Many of us have dreams and goals. What keeps us from them is our inability to remove distractions and...