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03/21/2021
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By Joven Gray
Supporting brain health: Lion’s mane mushroom helps reduce depression and anxiety
Several studies have shown the potential of lion’s mane mushroom to help address several health problems including those that are related to brain function. Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as hedgehog mushroom, is a mushroom native to North America, Asia and Europe. Its fruiting bodies are said to contain polysaccharides that are beneficial to the human body. This mushroom has […]
09/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does the glymphatic system get rid of “trash” in your brain?
In a major breakthrough, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) discovered the primary cleansing system responsible for keeping the brain free from toxins and harmful substances. Published in Science Translational Medicine, their findings revealed that this clearing system, dubbed the “glymphatic system,” is most active during sleep. The brain can cleanse itself in a […]
09/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Keep moving for better cognitive function: Regular exercise delays brain deterioration in those at risk for Alzheimer’s
Exercising is one of the best things that older adults can do to reduce their risk of dementia, according to the findings of a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT). In a major breakthrough, Rong Zhang, a neurologist at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center, and his colleagues found that regular aerobic exercise training can […]
09/04/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemicals in organophosphate pesticides cause brain damage: Study
Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, a kind of pesticide considered toxic to humans, has been linked to impaired cognition and significant changes in the brain. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and Stanford University found that teenagers exposed in utero to organophosphate pesticides demonstrated altered brain activities during tasks that required executive […]
08/25/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Shedding light on animal behavior: Rats can learn to play hide-and-seek just for fun, say scientists
In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that rats can be taught to play hide-and-seek just for the fun of it. The bizarre experiment, described in the journal Science, involved teaching rats both the hiding and seeking roles using social interactions and positive reinforcement. The German neuroscientists behind the experiment noted that the rats squeaked if […]
08/19/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Could vitamin D deficiency explain adolescent aggression? Researchers say yes
Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine” vitamin, is most recognized for its role in bone formation and calcium absorption. But recent studies on this essential micronutrient are starting to shed light on its potential role in mental health. In a recent article published in the Journal of Nutrition, a team of scientists from the University of Michigan and the […]
08/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Introducing prebiotics to children helps diminish the negative effects of early life stress
Prebiotics, the fibers that feed the good bacteria in the gut, can protect children from the effects of early life stress (ELS), according to scientists from University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland and Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute in Indiana and the Netherlands. Published in the European Journal of Neuroscience, their findings demonstrated that introducing prebiotics to mice that had […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Take a look at this: Staring into someone’s eyes for 10 minutes can cause hallucinations and “out-of-body” experiences
Strange things can happen by simply staring into someone else’s eyes for the better part of 10 minutes. According to Italian researcher Giovanni Caputo, this action can make people enter into an altered state of consciousness. Caputo came about this bizarre finding after conducting a trial on 10 pairs of participants made to stare at […]
07/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Enjoy a cuppa! Drinking tea daily found to boost brain health among the elderly
Tea is one of the most healthful drinks around the globe. Rich in essential nutrients and beneficial plant compounds, tea confers a host of health benefits, from a faster metabolism to a reduced risk of heart conditions. But there might be one more good reason to drink tea. In an article published in the journal Aging, […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Tart cherry juice found to improve focus and cognitive function
Drinking tart cherry juice every day can help boost brain health and improve cognitive abilities among older adults, according to a team of scientists from the University of Delaware (UD). Published in the Food & Function journal, their findings demonstrated that the consumption of Montmorency tart cherry juice every day for three months leads to better memory, spatial memory […]
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