By John Anderer Many children these days find it difficult to concentrate on a single task for very long. While some doctors are quick to prescribe medications like Adderall for wandering minds, new research finds there may be a more natural solution. Researchers say the…
By John Anderer What’s the best way to maintain peak brain health as we age? There are countless studies detailing ways to prevent cognitive decline, so scientists in Norway sought to simplify the science of managing strong brain health to three recommendations. “The keys to…
By Mayukh Saha Parents always want their kids to be smart and intelligent. Some experts have been suggesting that teaching children how to code can benefit them in many ways, but new research has pointed out that music is the gateway to getting smarter kids….
By John Anderer Sleep isn’t always easy to come by in today’s fast-paced “always on” culture, but new research shows just how essential a little bit of shut eye is to our minds. Researchers at Concordia University report older adults with insomnia are more likely…
By John Anderer If you want robust cognition and sharp thinking skills in old age, a recent study finds that a proper exercise routine will go a long way toward keeping your brain young – no matter how old you are. Scientists at UC San…
By Study Finds Making crafts, playing an instrument, or doing puzzles might lower a person’s risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter, according to a new study. A review of previous dementia reports involving two million people found some leisure activities have the power…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire Fruit and vegetables contain many nutrients and minerals that play an important role in helping us maintain good health. Take flavonoids, for example. These are a group of naturally occurring compounds that are found in many foods – including…
By Áine Kelly, Trinity College Dublin Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may be key in reducing the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group These unique fungi have a taste similar to lobster and a “mane” like a lion’s, but their greatest attribute of all may be their propensity to boost cognitive function and support a healthy brain. Lion’s mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus), with their…
By Tyler Durden The best way to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease could be a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil, according to a new study. The research, titled “Mediterranean Diet, Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers and Brain Atrophy in Old…
By Mayukh Saha Tiny doses of magic mushrooms are used to help this man with PTSD. Psychedelic drugs have been in discussion and research for helping cure mental illnesses like depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and addiction. Although controversial, drugs like magic mushroom and LSD…
By Sarah Aminoff, Patricia Burke, Stop 5G International and colleagues from Safe Tech Santa Rosa Watch the video below where Julie Watts from CBS affiliate – KPIX – interviews Assembly Member Bill Quick about why firehouses were exempted from antenna installations. One of the best…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire The evidence of a link between processed meat and cancer is now strong enough for some organisations to recommend not eating any. There’s also increasing evidence of a link between processed meat and type 2 diabetes. And now, a…
By John Axelsson, Karolinska Institutet and Tina Sundelin, Stockholm University Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them feel more alert for the afternoon ahead. Even Boris Johnson supposedly favours a power nap…
By Elias Marat The hallucinogenic drug DMT (dimethyltriptamine) could provide crucial aid to stroke victims by minimizing the damage inflicted on victims’ brains as they are rushed to the hospital, according to researchers. Canadian company Algernon Pharmaceuticals has laid out plans to microdose participants in…
By Richard Faragher, University of Brighton The ageing global population is the greatest challenge faced by 21st-century healthcare systems. Even COVID-19 is, in a sense, a disease of ageing. The risk of death from the virus roughly doubles for every nine years of life, a…
By Eleftheria Kodosaki, Cardiff University Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that is currently unstoppable and incurable. The main cause of the disease is the loss of neurons and other brain cells in the brain – also know as degeneration. This degeneration is what leads…
The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease….
Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, Inserm and the CNRS recently conducted a study showing that an imbalance…
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the tiny particles responsible for hazy air pollution, are detrimental to children’s health even inside the classroom. Mounting evidence has linked chronic exposure with poor academic performance in K-12 students. Until now, no research had examined the impact of “peak” air…
