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10/28/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Coconut oil is a SUPERFOOD: Studies show it can offer unique benefits to your brain

Coconut oil has been the subject of a lot of conflicting information recently. On one hand, you have various bloggers outlining its benefits, and on the other, you have a few very vocal individuals with their own motivations denouncing it. There’s one easy way to clear this up: Take a look at what the science […]

10/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Mood foods: How what you eat affects how you feel

Most people would agree that food can affect their mood on some level, whether it’s that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from your favorite comfort dish or the super-alert state that coffee can bring about in some people. However, the connection between food and mood actually goes far deeper than you might realize. Here’s […]

08/08/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Scientists confirm: GENIUS brain function can be spontaneously unleashed in humans without any apparent cause

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just wake up one morning and suddenly be a genius? Maybe you would like to be a violin virtuoso or have the ability to paint incredibly detailed pictures despite having no training in the arts and no natural gifts that you know of. If you think that could […]

07/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Shocking study finds that mobile devices can zap your MEMORY

When you see teenagers glued to their cell phones while out and about, it’s natural to wonder what this constant use of technology is doing to their health and well-being. Much has been made of the negative effects that heavy social media use can have on young people’s self-esteem, for example, and a new study […]

06/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Pesticides making America STUPID: Agricultural chemicals found to lower the IQ of children

If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful […]

06/09/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Take fish oil OR blueberry powder for better brain health

Brain health is on everyone’s minds these days. Even if you haven’t had to deal with the heartbreak of dementia in your family yet, you’ve probably heard just how likely it is that you or someone you love will eventually be hit by it. It’s no surprise, then, that we are constantly being bombarded with […]

06/07/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, and cacao beans scientifically proven to combat cognitive decline

As you age, there are plenty of things to worry about. You might find that you have to work harder to maintain your weight, more people your age are getting ill, and you might start noticing that any poor habits you’ve had start to catch up with you. One aspect of aging that can be particularly troubling, […]

06/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Not getting enough sleep can raise your risk of depression by 80%

We lead busy lives, and sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day to fit everything in. Between work and family responsibilities, many of us find ourselves sacrificing sleep to get it all done. You’re probably well aware of the negative impact a lack of sleep can have on your mood, but a new […]

05/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Science proves once and for all that eating a lot of fish prevents cognitive decline

Some of us recall our mothers encouraging us to eat fish growing up on the pretense that it’s “brain food,” and it turns out that this is one notion that actually has some very solid science to back it. In fact, new research shows just how far its protective benefits reach. In the latest study […]

05/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

MIT study says that thanks to Roundup, our brains don’t heal as fast as they used to

If it seems like you’ve been hearing more about traumatic brain injury in the news lately, it’s because this type of injury is on the rise, and experts believe this is because the popular weed killer Roundup is causing brains to be less resilient than they used to be. Every year in the U.S., there […]

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