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11/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The surprising link between magnesium and brain health

Many of the health problems facing us today can be traced to nutrient deficiencies. You might have heard about the importance of getting enough Vitamin D or omega 3s, for example, but other nutrients don’t seem to get as much attention. When it comes to brain health and cognition, however, there is one nutrient that […]

09/03/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers CONFIRM: Natural omega-3 fatty acids prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death for Americans. It’s a devastating brain disease that impacts memory, behavior, and thinking, and although its growing prevalence has spurred a rise in research into the illness, there remains no cure. For now, the best thing you can do if you are concerned about Alzheimer’s […]

08/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Schizophrenia patients are benefiting from “avatar therapy” which gives a face to their auditory hallucinations

Psychiatric medicine is attempting to understand mental illnesses by giving form to the many phantoms that plague millions of patients globally. This moves away from traditional psychiatry which assumes that mental health was something that could only be “cured” either through medicine or long, sometimes tedious, psychiatric sessions. In an attempt to treat patients better […]

07/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Encouraging the growth and health of nerve tissue may improve memory for those with cognitive decline

Encouraging the growth of healthy nerve tissue and improving brain neurotrophic factor signaling may enhance memory for people with signs of cognitive decline, according to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. This could be particularly useful for people who are at risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease – which is the most prevalent case […]

06/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

“Exergaming” improves cognitive function of older patients

Playing video games isn’t bad at all, especially when it requires physical activity. “Exergaming,” a term used to describe playing interactive video games, can help improve the cognitive function of older adults, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The study was made after Cay Anderson-Hanley, who was the lead […]

06/08/2018 / By Janine Acero

A musical education improves academic performance across the board

Music is known to help children with cognitive development, but one study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found that structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s academic performance by improving their cognitive abilities, including language-based learning and short-term memory. In addition, visual arts lessons were also found to improve children’s visual and spatial memory. Schools have prioritized academic learning […]

06/07/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, and cacao beans scientifically proven to combat cognitive decline

As you age, there are plenty of things to worry about. You might find that you have to work harder to maintain your weight, more people your age are getting ill, and you might start noticing that any poor habits you’ve had start to catch up with you. One aspect of aging that can be particularly troubling, […]

04/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Get a brain boost from spearmint: It improves both short term memory and ability to fall asleep, according to study

Spearmint was found to enhance the brain in older adults by improving both short-term memory and sleep habits, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study was conducted by a team of researchers who looked at the effects of a dried aqueous spearmint extract on cognitive performance, sleep, […]

04/09/2018 / By Janine Acero

Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%

Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, […]

04/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Yes, you can exercise your brain to dramatically improve cognitive performance

According to the results of a study, if a group of participants is instructed to perform “an effective strategy for a working memory training task,” they are able to immediately improve their performance similarly to individuals who have taken part in a typical working memory training without strategy instructions for a month or longer. Based on the study, […]

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