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07/09/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more brown rice for a healthier brain
Consuming brown rice (Oryza sativa) has been found to improve cognitive health and prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The animal study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, used a high-pressure technique to increase the digestibility and absorption of brown rice in order to prevent the development of dementia. Even though brown […]
07/09/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bilingual people are better at sensory perception: Study
A study published in the journal Brain Sciences has found that learning a second language can alter how the senses work together to interpret speech. The study, carried out by researchers at Northwestern University, has established that bilingual individuals are better at putting together sight and hearing to perceive speech. In particular, when people hear […]
07/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Yeah, you need this: Bitter ginger can help prevent brain damage caused by alcohol
It’s a fact that too much alcohol is dangerous to a person’s health – it’s even linked to brain damage. That said, researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have found that bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) could be used to prevent the brain-damaging effects of alcohol consumption. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers investigated the […]
07/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Seaweed prevents Parkinson’s disease, according to new study
Research has shown that certain seaweeds have the potential to prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the ability of antioxidant-rich seaweeds to protect brain cells from the neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA, also known as oxidopamine), a chemical used to simulate Parkinson’s disease. In the study, researchers from the Polytechnic […]
07/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Food for thought: Brown rice reduces cognitive dysfunction linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers in Japan have found that Oryza sativa (commonly known as brown rice) can prevent the development of dementia. In the study, published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers used a high-pressure technique in order to increase the digestibility and absorption of O. sativa. Although O. sativa contains nutrients and protective components against the […]
07/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The extract of the Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith (bitter ginger) is an effective counteragent to ethanol-induced brain damage
Researchers at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have looked at the effects of the ethyl acetate extract of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith (commonly known as bitter ginger) against ethanol-induced brain damage in mice. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that the plant’s extract is an effective counteragent to ethanol-induced brain damage. In […]
07/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Encouraging the growth and health of nerve tissue may improve memory for those with cognitive decline
Encouraging the growth of healthy nerve tissue and improving brain neurotrophic factor signaling may enhance memory for people with signs of cognitive decline, according to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. This could be particularly useful for people who are at risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease – which is the most prevalent case […]
06/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
OTC pain meds mess with your head: Study suggests that as they suppress physical pain, they also suppress empathy and emotional pain
There is growing evidence that over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines have adverse effects on the brain. OTC pain medicines, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, could affect the mind of its users, according to a review of studies published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences. The study was carried out by a […]
06/28/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
“Exergaming” improves cognitive function of older patients
Playing video games isn’t bad at all, especially when it requires physical activity. “Exergaming,” a term used to describe playing interactive video games, can help improve the cognitive function of older adults, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The study was made after Cay Anderson-Hanley, who was the lead […]
06/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Resveratrol is good for your brain; it improves blood vessel health
Resveratrol is beneficial in the dilation of blood vessels in the brain for people who have Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. Led by researchers from the University of Newcastle and Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, the study determined the optimum dosage of resveratrol needed to aid in […]
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