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11/01/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
6 Mental health benefits of L-Theanine
Tea is a well-loved beverage around the world not only for its taste but also for its health benefits. There are more than 1,300 compounds that work together to make tea the healthy beverage that it is. Among these compounds, there is one that stands out because of its effects on mental health and brain function: L-theanine. L-theanine, […]
11/01/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
From making you more forgetful to increasing your risk of dementia, here are 12 things that chronic stress does to your brain
Every day, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can […]
10/16/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Learn how to boost your mental health with this new healthy eating plan
Living healthy is a choice that many people want to make. However, choosing an appropriate diet can get overwhelming since there are so many choices available. Each of these diets are catered towards specific people with specific needs. For those people who want to focus on keeping their mind healthy, the MIND diet is the […]
10/09/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Simple ways to protect your brain from neurotoxicity
The brain is a complex organ that is central to the many body functions that humans have, which is why it is crucial to take good care of it. Every day, there is a risk of being exposed to neurotoxins that are harmful to the brain. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect the brain […]
10/06/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Here’s why you should be paying more attention to citicoline, a naturally occurring compound that’s important for brain health
A lot of people take brain supplements to increase their overall mental performance. One of the major components of these supplements is the nutrient citicoline which, according to existing studies, can help improve different brain functions and brain health. Although citicoline is already found in the body, it should be taken in the form of supplements […]
09/28/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
A member of the forget-me-not flower family found to prevent neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers from Pakistan have found that Nonea micrantha, a plant native to northern Africa and the Iberian Penninsula, contains bioactive compounds that can potentially be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases. The team arrived at this finding by studying the plant’s ability to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine — a chemical messenger in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease, […]
09/26/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
What is the link between dopamine and mental health?
Many people experience days when it’s harder than usual to get up in the morning. However, for some this occurs on a daily basis. This can be attributed to reduced dopamine levels in the body, which can progress into mental health problems when left untreated. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for providing the feeling of motivation […]
09/24/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Exploring the potential of a member of the forget-me-not family in treating neurodegenerative disorders
A group of researchers from the University of Malakand, Karachi University, and Kohat University of Science and Technology in Pakistan showed that Nonea micrantha Bioss. & Reut is potentially effective against neurodegenerative disorders. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the anticholinesterase and antioxidant activity of N. micrantha extracts. N. micrantha belongs to the Boraginaceae […]
09/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Extracts from a traditional African tree called “False Iroko” found to be effective at treating neurodegenerative disease
Researchers discovered that the “False Iroko” tree (Antiaris africana) contains compounds that can be used to treat mitochondria-related neurodegenerative diseases. This study, which was published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, conducted in vitro cyanide neurotoxicity tests to determine the neuroprotective properties of different solvent fractions of A. africana. A. africana leaves were air dried […]
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