The JournalThe brain side of performance.

May 30, 2026

Why Elite Athletes Need More Than Muscle: The Cognitive Demands of High Performance Sport

Dr. Darren Burke of Halifax explores why modern sports nutrition has overlooked the brain, despite cognitive performance being...

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May 01, 2026

Darren Burke Halifax: Building Headstrong, a Brain-First Performance Brand Powered by Athletes

Darren Burke Halifax: What We’re Building With Headstrong Over the past year, we’ve been quietly building something different....

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April 17, 2026

Creatine for Brain Health in Athletes: What the Science Says About Cognitive Support and Resilience

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Dietary supplements...

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April 10, 2026

What Is Lion's Mane and What Does It Do for Athletes?

Lion's Mane has gone from obscure medicinal mushroom to one of the most talked-about ingredients in brain health....

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April 10, 2026

How Sleep Affects Athletic Performance and Recovery

Every athlete knows training and nutrition matter. But sleep is the variable that most athletes underinvest in —...

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April 10, 2026

What Does NSF Certified for Sport Actually Mean?

If you've seen NSF Certified for Sport on a supplement label, you might have wondered what it actually...

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April 10, 2026

The Best Supplements for Contact Sport Athletes

Most supplement advice is written for bodybuilders or endurance athletes. Contact sport athletes — hockey players, football players,...

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April 10, 2026

What Is Cognizin and Why Does It Matter for Athletes?

If you've looked at the label on Encharge, you've seen the word Cognizin. It's not a generic ingredient...

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April 10, 2026

Does Creatine Help With Brain Health?

Most athletes know creatine as a muscle supplement. But research over the past two decades has expanded well...

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