Walnuts May Slow Cognitive Decline in At-risk Elderly

January 28, 2020 Health And Wellness

Eating walnuts mayhelp slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain. The Walnuts and Healthy Aging Study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that walnut consumption by healthy, elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over […]

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The Most Widely Used Cooking Oil In The US Found To Cause Genetic Changes In The Brain

January 28, 2020 Diet

By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Scientists have determined that America’s most commonly used cooking oil may have negative effects on neurological processes in the brain. Reflect On: Our health is our greatest wealth, how cautious are you in regards to the foods you are consuming on a regular basis? The most widely used oil in […]

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Studies Show Having Plants Around Reduces Stress And Improves Cognitive Skills

January 22, 2020 Health And Wellness

By John Vibes According to a study published by the American Society for Horticultural Science in December of 2019, having plants around your home or office could reduce your stress levels. In the study, 63 office workers at an electric company in Japan were monitored during their day to day activities to test how their […]

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New Studies Indicate Exposure to Fluoride Affects IQ of Infants, Sleep Patterns

January 18, 2020 Health And Wellness

By Derrick Broze Fluoride exposure may be associated with changes in the pineal gland which can affect sleep cycle regulation among older adolescents, according to new research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Another study published in the journal Environment International found that exposing infants to increasing levels of fluoride in tap […]

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Flame Retardants and Pesticides Overtake Heavy Metals as Biggest Contributors to IQ Loss

January 16, 2020 Environment

Adverse outcomes from childhood exposures to lead and mercury are on the decline in the United States, likely due to decades of restrictions on the use of heavy metals, a new study finds. Despite decreasing levels, exposure to these and other toxic chemicals, especially flame retardants and pesticides, still resulted in more than a million […]

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Gut Bacteria Could Guard Against Parkinson’s, Study Finds

January 16, 2020 Health And Wellness

A common bacteria that boosts digestive health can slow – and even reverse – build-up of a protein associated with Parkinson’s, new research suggests. Building on previous research linking brain function to gut bacteria, this study in a Parkinson’s model of roundworms, identified a probiotic – or so-called good bacteria – which prevents the formation […]

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Sugar Changes the Chemistry of Your Brain

January 16, 2020 Diet

The idea of food addiction is a very controversial topic among scientists. Researchers from Aarhus University have delved into this topic and examined what happens in the brains of pigs when they drink sugar water. The conclusion is clear: sugar influences brain reward circuitry in ways similar to those observed when addictive drugs are consumed. […]

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Microdsoing LSD Proves Safe For For Alzheimer’s Disease So Far After Phase 1 Clinical Trial

December 31, 2019 Homeopathic Remedies

By Alanna Ketler The Facts: There have been many therapeutic benefits of psychedelic substances discovered over the past decade for using them potentially as a medicinal tool. Reflect On: Considering how promising a lot of this research is, should the laws be lifted in order to make it easier for scientists to study the potential […]

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Study Explains What Happens To The Brain When You Diffuse Essential Oils

December 31, 2019 Health And Wellness

By Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, NBCC The Facts: Multiple studies have outlined the potential benefits one can receive through the use of essential oils. The study presented in this paper shows it can have positive effects on the human brain. Reflect On: If we want to assist ourselves with regards to feeling better, or to help […]

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Eating Chili Pepper Reduces Risk of Heart or Cerebral Attack Deaths

December 16, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News

An Italian study, conducted on twenty-three thousand people and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows that regular consumption of this spice is linked to a reduction of death risk for cardiac and cerebrovascular causes Chili pepper is a common guest in Italians’ kitchens, and over the centuries it has been […]

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Studies Show Yoga Improves Memory and Brain Function

December 13, 2019 Health And Wellness

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists have known for decades that aerobic exercise strengthens the brain and contributes to the growth of new neurons, but few studies have examined how yoga affects the brain. A review of the science finds evidence that yoga enhances many of the same brain structures and functions that benefit from aerobic exercise. […]

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Higher Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Brain Atrophy, Memory Decline

November 20, 2019 Environment,Health And Wellness

Women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution experienced greater declines in memory and more Alzheimer’s-like brain atrophy than their counterparts who breathed cleaner air, according to USC researchers. The findings of the nationwide study, published today in Brain, touch on the renewed interest in preventing Alzheimer’s disease […]

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MRI Study Associates Screen Time Exposure In Children To Lower Brain Development

November 13, 2019 Video

By John Vibes According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, too much screen time for young children could be linked to slower brain development. The study’s lead author Dr. John Hutton, a pediatrician and clinical researcher at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, says that this is the first known study to examine how […]

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Physically Fit Adults Have Fitter Brains

September 9, 2019 Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Large database links fitness to better cognitive performance and healthy white matter in brain In a large study, German scientists have shown that physical fitness is associated with better brain structure and brain functioning in young adults. This opens the possibility that increasing fitness levels may lead to improved cognitive ability, such as memory and […]

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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Teen’s Brain Activity

August 27, 2019 Big Pharma,Environment,Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Organophosphates are among the most commonly used classes of pesticides in the United States, despite mounting evidence linking prenatal exposure to the chemicals to poorer cognition and behavior problems in children. A new study led by University of California, Berkeley, researchers is one of the first to use advanced brain imaging to reveal how exposure […]

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Researchers Find a Single Bout of Exercise Boosts Cognition and Memory

August 26, 2019 Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

New study suggests exercise is good for the aging brain Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. University of Iowa researchers have found that a single bout of exercise improves cognitive functions […]

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Tart Cherry Juice May Improve Cognitive Performance

July 29, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News

Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night’s sleep. Now there’s evidence that this [easyazon_link identifier=”B01MA555EN” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]polyphenol[/easyazon_link]-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults. In a new study published in the journal Food & Function, researchers at the University […]

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Sound Body, Sound Mind: Healthy Lifestyle May Counteract Genetic Risk Of Dementia

July 15, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Dementia is a blanket medical term generally used to describe any condition that causes a decline in mental cognition and memory loss. Unfortunately, dementia is often passed on genetically, meaning many people are predisposed to developing symptoms later on in life. Now, a new study out of the University of Exeter finds […]

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Study: A Daily Dose Of Nuts Could Be Key To Staying Sharp In Old Age

July 13, 2019 Health And Wellness,Video

By John Anderer Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snack and great source of protein, but new research suggests that a steady, hardy diet of nuts can also sustain mental sharpness and cognition as we age. Conducted at the University of South Australia, the study found that consuming more than 10 grams of […]

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Short Bursts of Exercise Enhance Brain Function, Study Finds

July 2, 2019 Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Most people know that regular exercise is good for your health. New research shows it may make you smarter, too. Neuroscientists at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, working with mice, have discovered that a short burst of exercise directly boosts the function of a gene that increases connections between neurons in the hippocampus, the region of […]

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