CASA Barelas

11/04/2025

If you needed a sign. This is it.

GET OUT AND VOTE! :)

11/02/2025

Thank you StoryRiders for organizing an inspiring Día de Los mu***os event, and a soft opening for our neighbors & new Barelas coffee shop, Café es Amor.

10/30/2025

Free burrito for kids. No questions asked

Trying to do our part to support our community in times of need.

10/28/2025

CASA Barelas
Saturday

10/19/2025

Today!

08/25/2025

Dance folklorico. :)

Stronger legs could mean a sharper mind
Your legs might be the key to a sharper mind! A groundbreaking 10-year study from King’s College London has revealed that leg strength can predict brain health better than genetics. The study followed 324 female twins and found that those with stronger leg power at the start of the study experienced slower cognitive decline and better-preserved grey matter after a decade.

What’s fascinating is that the twin design of the study controlled for genetics and early environment, isolating leg strength as a unique predictor of brain health. This suggests that activities like squats, lunges, climbing stairs, and resistance training could be among the best investments you can make for your future brain health.

The connection likely stems from improved blood flow, growth factors, and the complex muscle-brain communication pathways that are activated when you work your legs. The stronger your legs, the more likely your brain will remain sharp as you age.

It’s a simple but powerful takeaway: if you want to keep your mind in top shape, it’s time to hit those leg workouts! The future of brain health might just lie in your lower body.

08/11/2025

New intro to folklorico dance class begins Monday, August 11th!