A neuroscientist has predicted the ‘number one health trend of 2024’ and how it can help improve your wellbeing. 

Robert Love, 41, from Miami Beach, Florida, is a researcher and educator who specializes in helping people prevent Alzheimer’s disease with the use of science. 

The expert shares his knowledge about brain health, reversing aging, exercise, and weight loss on TikTok, where he has more than 1.8 million followers. 

The content creator, who uses the handle @robertwblove, went viral after revealing what he thinks the next big health focus is going to be this year. 

Neuroscientist Robert Love, 41, from Miami Beach, Florida, went viral on TikTok after predicting that reducing inflammation will be the top health trend this year

Neuroscientist Robert Love, 41, from Miami Beach, Florida, went viral on TikTok after predicting that reducing inflammation will be the top health trend this year 

Love explained science is 'getting very clear' that 'high levels of inflammation increase the risk of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's

Love explained science is 'getting very clear' that 'high levels of inflammation increase the risk of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's

Love explained science is ‘getting very clear’ that ‘high levels of inflammation increase the risk of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s 

‘This health trend is very simple, but you’re going to see this in foods, in supplements, and even exercise routines,’ he said. ‘It’s reducing inflammation.’

What is chronic inflammation? 

Chronic inflammation is a lingering, low-level inflammation that can damage cells and organs over time.

It is linked to chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain cancers. 

Possible causes include: 

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Exposure to toxins
  • Untreated acute inflammation
  • Autoinflammatory disorders
  • Repeated episodes of acute inflammation 

Source: Cleveland Clinic 

Love explained science is ‘getting very clear’ that ‘high levels of inflammation increase the risk of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and some forms of cancer. 

People are most familiar with acute inflammation, the body’s natural defense against infection and injury, which can include, fever, redness, swelling, or pain. 

It is a vital part of the healing process and typically lasts days. 

Chronic inflammation, by contrast, is a lingering, low-level inflammation that can damage cells and organs over time and is linked to certain diseases. 

Fatigue, joint pain, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, weight gain, and weight loss are all common symptoms of chronic inflammation. 

‘High inflammation is a really darn big problem, and lowering inflammation, is going to be — I think — one of the big health trends of 2024,’ Love speculated. 

Chronic inflammation can be caused by autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins, untreated acute inflammation, autoinflammatory disorders, and repeated episodes of acute inflammation, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

However, Love shared that there are five lifestyle changes you can make to reduce inflammation in your body. 

‘So this year, in 2024, if you want to have your best, healthiest year, please take the necessary steps to lower inflammation,’ he said. ‘Your brain will really thank you.’ 

The expert shared five ways to reduce inflammation in the body, including taking anti-inflammatory supplements such as curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (stock image)

The expert shared five ways to reduce inflammation in the body, including taking anti-inflammatory supplements such as curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (stock image)

Love shared there are certain foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, including organic fruits and vegetables (stock image)

Love shared there are certain foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, including organic fruits and vegetables (stock image)

Take supplements 

Love’s first tip was to take anti-inflammatory supplements, such as curcumin and lion’s mane. 

Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, and lion’s mane, a type of mushroom, are both bioactive substances that can help fight inflammation, according to Healthline. 

Avoid junk food 

The neuroscientist stressed the importance of cutting inflammatory foods out of your daily diet. 

Fried foods, cured meats, highly refined oils, trans fats, and refined carbohydrates, such as sugar and white bread, are all known to cause inflammation. 

Love noted that this is unfortunate because many of these foods are ‘really tasty.’ 

Load up on organic fruits and vegetables  

Love shared there are also certain foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, including organic fruits and vegetables. 

Oily fish, olive oil, whole grains, and nuts are also known to reduce inflammation.  

Some research shows that people who follow a Mediterranean diet rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats have lower levels of inflammation in their bodies, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

Love said regular exercise is 'terrific for lowering inflammation'  (stock image)

Love said regular exercise is ‘terrific for lowering inflammation’  (stock image)

Love also advised prioritizing sleep, saying it is a 'great way to repair [your] body' and 'lower inflammation' (stock image)

Love also advised prioritizing sleep, saying it is a ‘great way to repair [your] body’ and ‘lower inflammation’ (stock image)

Make exercise a part of your routine 

Love said exercise is ‘terrific for lowering inflammation’ — as long as you’re not overdoing it. 

Research published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity showed that ‘as little as a 20-minute session of moderate treadmill exercise can have anti-inflammatory effects’ 

However, working out intensely over long periods without sufficient rest may cause acute inflammation to become chronic, according to Eating Well. 

Prioritize sleep 

Love’s final piece of advice was to make sure you are getting enough sleep, saying it is a ‘great way to repair [your] body’ and ‘lower inflammation.’ 

Research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine found that chronic, insufficient sleep may lead to inflammatory disorders and cardiovascular disease. 

Consistently losing just an hour and a half of sleep each night may increase the risk.  

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) recommend adults sleep seven hours or more a night on a regular basis to promote optimal health. 

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