Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind

Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind

( Natural News ) “You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology , the signals from your…

14 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory

14 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. While this can be a completely normal occurrence, having a poor memory can be frustrating. Genetics plays a role in memory loss, especially in serious neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease….

Best Brain Supplements for Increased Mental Performance

Best Brain Supplements for Increased Mental Performance 2017

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to concentrate longer and stay focused at school or work? Maybe even increase your IQ, memory or even creativity? Now you can. The answer is a newer line of supplements that are made to do all those…

Treat pain by being hungry? New study suggests that hunger shuts off our perception of pain

Treat pain by being hungry? New study suggests that hunger shuts off our perception of pain

( Natural News ) Believe it or not but pain can actually be a friend. It tells us something is wrong and that we should avoid it, like getting too close to the bonfire and hurting ourselves. It tells us to be careful when…

Neuroscientist shares easy, natural ways to prevent dementia

Neuroscientist shares easy, natural ways to prevent dementia

( Natural News ) So you’ve become a regular at the gym, turned vegan, and done almost everything in your power to stay physically healthy. What about staying mentally fit as well? Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental fitness protects…

Reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by walking FAST and OFTEN

Reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by walking FAST and OFTEN

( Natural News ) In 2015, at least 47 million people worldwide had dementia, a memory problem that often greatly affects an individual’s ability to accomplish daily tasks. While the most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, other forms exist as well. Unlike…

Can This Gentle Exercise Help Improve Memory?

Can This Gentle Exercise Help Improve Memory?

With the world’s population aging, more and more people are losing their memory. This is why there is a strong focus on finding preventative measures for memory loss, preferably natural remedies. Researchers examined the effects of tai chi on different levels of mild cognitive…

What caffeine does to your body and brain

What caffeine does to your body and brain

Caffeine has a number of health effects on the body and brain. Depending on how you consume it, caffeine could improve memory, boost athletic performance, and be good for the heart. But too much of it may also cause irritation or anxiety. Many of…

3 Smoothies to Help Improve Brain Power

3 Smoothies to Help Improve Brain Power

Shutterstock.com We’ve all heard of the infamous phrase you are what you eat. And, in all honesty, that phrase has a lot of truth to it, because depending on what you eat, your diet can have a huge impact on your overall health. Your…

BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE

BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE

( Natural News ) For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA) , a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop…

Nootropics and Smart Drugs: Brain Boosting Substances?

Nootropics and Smart Drugs: Brain Boosting Substances?

Throughout human history there seems to be a constant search for a silver bullet or pill that will make us faster, stronger and smarter. Sure, there are more difficult ways of accomplishing all of these goals (through various types of training), but humans seem…

The Best Brain Booster Supplement – Huperzine A

Huperzine A has been used for memory retention enhancement. It is a favorite of students to help prepare for tests. A Chinese study on a group of students proved that Huperzine A can help improve memory of students. (R) Another study done on mice…

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