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05/26/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how diet, exercise and the endocannabinoid system contribute to healthy aging
Researchers define the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a complex cell-signaling system that plays an important role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), synaptic plasticity — a characteristic of neurons in the brain — and the body’s response to internal and external insults or stressors. The ECS, whose components are widely distributed […]
07/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Functional foods are healthy, but why?
A recent article published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness discussed the potential of functional foods as a preventive or supplementary therapy for chronic or metabolic diseases. Numerous studies have found that functional foods promoting autophagy — a regulated mechanism that enables the removal of dysfunctional or unnecessary cell components — can prevent or treat chronic diseases, as […]
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which antioxidants can be used to protect brain function?
Antioxidants are compounds found in plants, especially those used as food by humans. These compounds play an important role inside the body as they prevent or slow the damage caused by free radicals to cells. Free radicals are byproducts of metabolism, specifically the breakdown of food into energy. If the body is unable to remove […]
10/03/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Researchers: Eat healthily today and enjoy brain-boosting benefits later
The food you’re putting in your body can influence your health today and even later in life. A study in Neurology revealed that adhering to a heart-healthy diet – one that’s rich in fruits and vegetables; moderate in nuts, fish, and alcohol; and low in meat and full-fat dairy – is associated with better cognitive performance, including thinking […]
07/26/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Adhering to Mediterranean diet during adulthood linked to improved midlife cognitive performance
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland looked at the effect of heart-healthy diets on cognitive performance, including thinking and memory skills. The team published their findings in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, they investigated 2,621 people with an average age of 25 and followed them […]
04/12/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Run toward better health: Older people who frequently jog are less likely to be sick
Older people tend to do less physical activities than younger people. However, they should not stop exercising because of their age as it helps fight the challenges of aging. One of the exercises older people should engage in is running. Running is a vigorous aerobic exercise that gets the heart and lungs pumping, which is good […]
01/12/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Clinical massage and guided imagery are low-cost alternatives to treating anxiety and insomnia
A massage can help improve your flexibility, relieve pain, or reduce pain caused by various factors. Now, according to a study, both clinical massage and guided imagery can also be used as low-cost alternatives to conventional medical treatment for individuals who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, or pain. Can a clinical massage and guided imagery help relieve anxiety? […]
11/27/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Tea consumption protects the brain from neurodegenerative disease
Drinking a cup of tea daily can cut your risk of dementia by half and reduce cognitive impairment by as much as 86 percent concludes a recent study by the Department of Psychological Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS). For the study, researchers tested more than 900 Chinese senior citizens aged 55 years or older […]
09/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age
Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in […]
09/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating more red cabbage reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating more red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var capitata rubra) can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants revealed that red cabbage possesses antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities that can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at Osmania […]
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