Learn about brain health and nootropics to boost brain function
10 Ways To Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s
MRI Head Scan Alzheimer’s. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down our collective spines. Millions have been touched by it, having witnessed the devastation up close with loved ones who’ve been diagnosed. It is, as we all know, a grim picture, so…
Say ‘no’ to nootropics? Expert advises extreme caution and extensive research
Nootropics can come in the form of natural substances, like caffeine and curcumin, which are often used to develop nootropic supplements and drugs. ©Getty Images Nootropics have been attracting increasing consumer interest as people seek to perform better at work and school, but one…
What A Day Taking Functional Mushrooms Looks Like + How It Can Boost Your Skin, Gut & Brain Health
We’re always on the lookout for functional foods that we can add to our lives that will enhance the way we feel and how we show up in the world. Maybe you’ve heard about functional mushrooms and some of their benefits, but you’re wondering…
Rid yourself of your junk food cravings by improving the quality of your sleep
( Natural News ) Fight your junk food cravings and cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes by getting better-quality sleep. A study presented at the 2018 national meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies revealed that having better-sleep quality might reduce the risk…
A powerful compound in rosemary protects your brain from damage
( Natural News ) Are you in need of stress relief? According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , carnosol, an antioxidant compound found in rosemary, can relieve chronic stress and help fend off its side effects on…
Nourish your brain by choosing organic food
( Natural News ) Eating well nourishes not just your body, but also your brain. And when it comes to food, nothing is better for your neurons than organic produce . The brain is called the control center of the body – and for…
Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss
( Natural News ) Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help…
7 ways to eat to boost your brainpower, without taking supplements
In our recent pursuit to become smarter, faster, a new pharmaceutical market has been born for a type of supplement called ‘nootropics’. Also known as ‘smart drugs’, nootropic supplements promise to enhance your cognition function and supercharge your memory. Take a nootropic pill regularly,…
Aluminum is far from harmless – here’s how to reduce your exposure
( Natural News ) Aluminum doesn’t sound all that dangerous. We see it everywhere in our daily lives: we buy food in aluminum cans, we wrap our vegetables in aluminum foil and grill them, and many of us even unwittingly bake with it. The…
The Smoothie Whisperer: A Creativity Boost With Reishi + Tonic Herbs
COURTING CREATIVITY is a delicate process. While getting cracked out on coffee might give you a flood of new thoughts – and the endurance to chase them down – our best creative work comes from a place of calm. Whether it’s big a project…
Exercise: Closest Thing To A Free Miracle Anti-Aging Drug Available
Exercising will get the heart pumping, sweat flowing, and brain focused. Cardio/aerobic exercise can have significant and beneficial effects on both the mind and body and is well supported by a wealth of research with bodies of evidence that continue to grow including 2…
Dairy alternatives: The good, the bad, and the ugly
( Natural News ) Conventional dairy products are often one of the first substitutes a family makes when transitioning to a healthier lifestyle. It makes perfect sense, when you consider that conventional dairy is pasteurized (enzymes destroyed), tainted with GMOs, and infected with residual…
Do These 3 Things Today To Keep Your Memory From Failing Later
By the year 2050, the United States will have 14 million people in need of full-time care for Alzheimer’s disease, a number equal to the populations of New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago combined. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in…
Good belly bugs boost brainpower
Imagine forgetting your way home… the names and faces of those you know… and even some of your cherished life experiences. When you’ve got Alzheimer’s disease, the changes that happen in your brain can devastate your memory. And once it takes hold, there’s no…
First language study using new wearable brain scanner
Printer-friendly version Researchers at UCL and the University of Nottingham have mapped the brain’s language area in the first study of human cognition using a new generation of brain scanner that can be worn like a helmet. This marks an important step forward in…
Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart
( Natural News ) According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline . Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University…
Ask the doctors: Recent study suggests dark chocolate can improve mood and memory
Dear Doctor: I have some dark chocolate every day and my (otherwise kind and loving) husband teases me for believing the news stories that chocolate is good for you. Please tell me that I haven’t fallen for a bunch of quack science! Dear Doctor:…
Known as the “bliss molecule”, anandamide is a natural way to stimulate a sense of happiness
You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated. Anandamide stimulates the same pleasure receptors as…
Known as the “bliss molecule”, anandamide is a natural way to stimulate a sense of happiness
( Natural News ) You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated. Anandamide stimulates the…
Nootropics Market: Future Prospects Details for Industry Forecast to 2018 – 2025
According to the latest report published by Credence Research, Inc. “ Nootropics Market – Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2016-2024,” the global nootropics market was valued at USD 1,346.5 Mn in 2015, and is expected to reach USD 6,059.4 Mn by 2024, expanding…