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05/27/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Choline helps improve cognitive performance in the elderly
Having healthy habits, such as following a balanced diet and exercising, is key to maintaining good health. This is especially true as you age. Research suggests that the essential nutrient choline has a crucial role in brain development and cognitive function. Many experts believe that this vitamin-like nutrient helps preserve healthy cognitive function. But according to a […]
04/20/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Phytochemical in apple peels found to boost brain health
A study found that a phytochemical in apple peels promotes the growth of new neurons. This is an important finding because the human brain becomes more susceptible to various health problems with age. The elderly are susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition that can eventually turn a loved one into a stranger. Alzheimer’s can make you […]
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 […]
07/22/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Research reveals alarming impact of air pollution and fine particulate matter (PM) on mental health
Air pollution can negatively impact mental health and increase people’s risk of various psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is the conclusion of many studies that examined how exposure to particulate matter (PM) affects mental health. Also known as particulates, particulate matter is a mixture of fine solid and liquid particles suspended in the air, such as dust, […]
07/20/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Lifetime exposure to lead linked to greater dementia risk
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that lead might play a role in the development of dementia. Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) reported this after finding a link between lifetime lead exposure and greater dementia risk. In particular, they found that dementia cases decreased as the use of lead declined over […]
07/09/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Supplementing with omega-3s found to promote brain health in patients with coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease in the United States. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the walls of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. Because plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the brain, many researchers consider coronary heart disease as a risk factor for dementia. Therefore, it is […]
05/21/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Food for the brain: Review examines the link between diet and mental health
A review published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology shows that a person’s diet can improve or worsen his mental health, depending on the quality of the foods that he eats. European researchers arrived at this conclusion after reviewing past studies that examined the potential link between nutrition and mental health. The researchers found strong evidence that the Mediterranean diet, […]
05/19/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Fire retardant used in furniture and insulation linked to antisocial behavior
A study published in the journal Environmental Health shows that commonly used fire retardants may increase children’s risk of antisocial behavior. Researchers from Oregon State University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that children with higher levels of exposure to certain types of flame retardants are more likely to exhibit antisocial […]
05/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Inflammation may be linked to “brain fog”
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Amsterdam have found strong evidence linking inflammation to “brain fog,” a type of cognitive dysfunction commonly described as mental sluggishness. In their study published in the journal Neuroimage, the researchers explained that a cognitive process responsible for alertness is particularly affected shortly after inoculation with a vaccine that causes […]
03/08/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep and memories: Study shows sound cues can help participants solve puzzles while they’re ASLEEP
Researchers from Northwestern University have found a fascinating way to activate problem-solving during sleep. In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers explained how they used sound cues to stimulate information processing in sleeping participants. When the volunteers woke up the next day, they were able to work out the brainteasers they failed to solve the previous night. “This study provides […]
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