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07/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Want to boost brain health and prevent dementia? Vitamin D supplementation is the key, says study
Vitamin D is often linked to many health benefits such as strong bones and teeth and a healthy immune system. Reports also suggest that having adequate levels of vitamin D can help reduce your risk of depression. But science says vitamin D can offer more. According to a recent study by researchers from Canada and the U.K., […]
03/16/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Support brain health and improve cognitive function with these herbs and spices
Here are some of the herbs and spices that have been scientifically found to support brain health and improve cognitive function. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) The ashwagandha extract used in a clinical study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has been shown to improve executive functioning (decision-making), flexibility, psychomotor speed, reaction […]
01/24/2023
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By Lance D Johnson
Coffee contains hundreds of medicinal compounds that may prevent cognitive decline
For most people, coffee is nothing more than a caffeine boost, a quick shot of energy. Other people cherish the distinct taste of coffee and drink a de-caffeinated version. Many people do not realize that coffee contains hundreds of bioactive compounds, oils, tannins, vitamins, and minerals that play a positive role in cognition and longevity. […]
02/18/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
The song in your head: The brain can recognize familiar songs in just 300 milliseconds
The ability to recall a popular song is exemplified on “name that tune” game shows where contestants have to identify a snippet of music in just a few seconds. But British and Japanese researchers say that humans may actually do better than that: The brain only takes as little as one-tenth of a second to recognize a familiar tune. The finding, published in […]
12/27/2021
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By Matthew Davis
Scientists find that strategic use of aromas during sleep may improve exam performance
A recent study has shown that odor plays a role in learning, in particular, in improving exam performance. In the report, published in the journal Scientific Reports, lead author Jurgen Kornmeier noted that fragrances have a supportive effect that “works very reliably in everyday life and can be used in a targeted way.” Their findings supported […]
08/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Animal study reveals cadmium exposure and Alzheimer’s risk gene may be linked to cognitive impairment
Researchers at the University of Washington found that cadmium exposure, combined with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, might accelerate cognitive decline. The researchers arrived at this finding after exposing mice with an Alzheimer’s risk gene to cadmium. They detailed their findings in a paper published in the journal Toxicological Sciences. The effects of cadmium plus an Alzheimer’s risk gene The […]
11/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the brain-boosting potential of the Himalayan juniper
Growing in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Northern Myanmar and China is a cold-hardy plant with plenty of traditional uses. Juniperus recurva, also known as Himalayan juniper, is a small ornamental tree that belongs to the cypress (Cupressaceae) family. Known for its aromatic wood and leaves, this plant is widely used to make incense and coffins. Himalayan juniper also bears dark purple, single-seed […]
04/27/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
2 for 1: Beat cancer (even without chemo) and you beat Alzheimer’s too
A study has found that middle-aged people who are able to survive cancer may be at a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study builds on previous research that found an association between reduced Alzheimer’s risk and cancer survival. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, included 14,583 individuals who were born before 1949 and had no […]
04/15/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Doctors are now suggesting de-prescribing antipsychotics since they INCREASE dementia risk – who knew?
Talk about the dose making the poison – a common class of drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease and depression can increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a large study conducted by the University of Nottingham in England. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, investigated the link between taking anticholinergic drugs and dementia risk. Anticholinergics are […]
02/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Empty nutrition, empty noggin: Western-style diet can impair brain function, warn researchers
The Western diet is notorious for containing sinful amounts of fat, sugar and little to no nutrients. This unhealthy diet is also linked to a greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet despite the many reasons to forego this type of diet, many Americans continue to binge […]
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