Does forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or where you’ve placed your car keys drive you to drink? Maybe you should try a handful of nuts instead. Do you want to sleep better, be more mindful or retain information better? Well, it turns out eating nuts can help that too. Research tells us that nuts help reduce the […]
This incredible discovery after so many decades where the lymphatic system was already believed to have been completely mapped out is considered game-changing. Researchers are certain it will open new areas of research on approaches to understanding neurological diseases. “We believe that for every neurological disease that has an immune component to it, these vessels […]
While canola oil has long been hailed by industry advocates as relatively healthy for your body, new research suggests it might not be so great for your brain. In a recent study, researchers from Temple University, Philadelphia looked at the impact of canola on memory, psychopathology and synapse. The results didn’t bode well for the widely-consumed […]
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these […]
A rapid response to someone having a stroke can mean the difference between minor damage and long-term disability. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, getting help for someone who may be suffering from a stroke within one hour is critical. Sadly, many stroke victims do not receive the emergency help that is […]
As many of you probably know, acai is a dark purple berry native to South America. Acai berries are rich in antioxidants known as anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries. However, acai berries are nearly 10 times higher in antioxidants than blueberries. Acai berries are sold in the United States in several forms. The […]
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Riken Brain Science Institute in Japan, used light to recover the lost memories of mice, which they believe opens the door to possible applications in people with amnesia. Medical experts seem to be split between two schools of thought when it comes to amnesia. Some […]
Starting in pregnancy, a woman’s brain begins to undergo changes in several areas. These changes bring about a stronger concentration of grey matter, as well as increased activity in the areas that control social interaction, empathy, and anxiety. Prompted by surges in hormones, these changes help to form the emotional connection between a mother and […]
Research by the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) suggests that a metal in the blood may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Dominic Hare, a neurochemist at UTS who also works for the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai […]
Medication has had limited effect on memory. And that’s unfortunate for anyone suffering from memory problems due to specific illnesses or ageing. But now researchers from the Mayo Clinic report that tickling the brain with low-intensity electrical stimulation in a specific area can improve verbal short-term memory. What this means is that these findings might […]
