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05/27/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Choline helps improve cognitive performance in the elderly
Having healthy habits, such as following a balanced diet and exercising, is key to maintaining good health. This is especially true as you age. Research suggests that the essential nutrient choline has a crucial role in brain development and cognitive function. Many experts believe that this vitamin-like nutrient helps preserve healthy cognitive function. But according to a […]
01/18/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Nutrient-dense acai berries: The ultimate superfood for optimal health
Acai (pronounced as “ah-sigh-yee”) is a palm fruit native to the rainforests of South America and harvested from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which grows in large sprays on fan-like branches much like grapes. The acai berry, whose pit constitutes about 80 percent of the fruit, has been a local dietary staple of the people […]
05/21/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Food for the brain: Review examines the link between diet and mental health
A review published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology shows that a person’s diet can improve or worsen his mental health, depending on the quality of the foods that he eats. European researchers arrived at this conclusion after reviewing past studies that examined the potential link between nutrition and mental health. The researchers found strong evidence that the Mediterranean diet, […]
03/25/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carbs significantly relieve PMS symptoms in women and an increase in serotonin production could explain why
Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is an important part of a healthy weight management plan. But for women who suffer from mild or severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing their consumption of carbohydrates may give them relief from PMS symptoms because of its effect on serotonin production. Dr. Judith Wurtman, former director of the Research Program in Women’s Health at […]
07/10/2020
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By Janine Acero
7 Health benefits of PQQ, a natural brain-boosting supplement
Pandemics may come and go, but neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, unfortunately, remain a common occurrence among the older population. However, despite these conditions affecting millions of people worldwide, they are not an inevitable part of aging. Numerous natural brain-boosting agents can help improve brain health, one of which is PQQ. The role of […]
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 […]
06/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Nutrient in eggs and meat found to significantly reduce dementia risk
It’s no secret that choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, meat and shellfish, has potent brain-boosting properties. That said, little is known about its effects on age-related mental decline. A team of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Helsinki presented evidence supporting choline’s protective effects against mental decline in a […]
06/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientific basis for the use of antioxidants in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers from Nigeria discuss scientific evidence supporting the use of plant-derived antioxidants for the management of neurodegenerative diseases. Their review was published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are ailments that disturb the brain by disrupting the normal functions of neurons. Common symptoms of NDDs include problems with stability, inhalation, movement, reflexes, motor skills and heartbeat. Studies suggest that NDDs are caused by defective […]
05/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Experts claim that acetyl-L-carnitine can boost memory in Alzheimer’s patients
Complementary and alternative approaches for the treatment of various types of dementia are steadily gaining traction due to the limited effectiveness of currently used medications. In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive enhancers like donepezil, memantine and galantamine have been found to produce varying results in multiple studies. Their effects also appear to be short-lived in some […]
03/10/2020
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By Ralph Flores
This research-based algorithm will help you determine how much caffeine you need to stay alert and boost performance
Many people love their cup of joe – recent estimates reveal that people drink around 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day. But for a drink that a third of the world’s population enjoys, it can still raise a lot of questions, especially when it comes to when people should drink coffee to make the […]
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