Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy
The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.
Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM
A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.
Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.
Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist
The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.
Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM
A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.
Jul 30, 2021 11:00AM ● By Veena Verma-Dzik
Experiencing stress at times is not necessarily a bad thing. We all need a bit of adrenaline to get us going, to motivate us in completing a task. For some of us, this small burst drives us to success.
Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM
Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating.
Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM
A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.
Sep 30, 2020 09:00AM
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM
Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.
Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM
Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.
Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.
May 29, 2020 09:30AM
People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study.
May 29, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara
Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow.
Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM
Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.