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Study questions benefits of brain stimulation for memory improvement
Credit: Unsplash+. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have raised doubts about the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation methods, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), for enhancing visual working memory. Their findings, published in Communications Psychology, challenge previous optimistic reports and underscore the…
Dartmouth-led research identifies unique brain areas for emotion regulation
Ever want to scream during a particularly bad day, but then manage not to? Thank the human brain and how it regulates emotions, which can be critical for navigating everyday life. As we perceive events unfolding around us, the ability to be flexible and…
6 Mushrooms you can eat to prevent cognitive impairment and reduce your dementia risk
A recent study by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that older adults who consume more mushrooms in their diet have a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment than those who don’t. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition defined by…
Study suggests Western medicine has a misguided approach to treating dementia
Natural Health 365 reported on a recent cohort study, which suggests that Western medicine has a wrong and misguided approach to treating dementia . The authors of the study published in JAMA Network Open said a significant number of patients with dementia may have…
Brain Inflammation and Memory Loss: Connecting the Dots Between Diet and Surgery
Research from The Ohio State University reveals that a high-fat diet before surgery can cause significant memory impairment in rats, both young and old. This memory issue, related to an inflammatory response in the brain, can be mitigated by taking DHA omega-3 fatty acid…
How dental health may impact brain health; experts describe how poor oral hygiene is linked to higher risk of developing dementia
Bad dental hygiene could affect your mental health in the future, according to a study that says the risk of Alzheimer’s is 21 per cent higher in people with poor hygiene and gum disease. Photo: Professor Nicola West A build-up of plaque and tartar…
Unveiling the brain mechanism behind memory consolidation in sleep
Neuroscientists have established in recent decades the idea that some of each day’s experiences are converted by the brain into permanent memories during sleep the same night. Now, a new study proposes a mechanism that determines which memories are tagged as important enough to…
SURVEY: Majority of American teenagers feel happy and peaceful without smartphones
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that a majority of American teenagers find happiness and peace when they are not tethered to their smartphones . The study, conducted among 1,453 teenagers ages 13 to 17, found that 74 percent of respondents say they…
Human brains are getting larger: That may be good news for dementia risk
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health found human brains are getting larger. Study participants born in the 1970s had 6.6% larger brain volumes and almost 15% larger brain surface area than those born in the 1930s. The researchers hypothesize the increased…
How Exercise Helps Boost Your Memory-Brain Health as You Age
Silke Woweries/Getty Images As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, although it may…
“The COVID experiment”
The “covid experiment” was a masterclass in the use of authority to coerce, intimidate, and compel the ignorant masses into conforming to made up rules and regulations regarding lockdowns, masks, social distancing, the use of safe and effective medicines like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, and…
Futurist Ben Goertzel predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2027
Decades earlier than previously predicted, artificial intelligence is set to surpass human intelligence. The mathematician and futurist who popularized the term “artificial general intelligence” (AGI) believes AI is verging on an exponential ” intelligence explosion .” Ben Goertzel announced this while closing out the…
Alcohol and Your Brain: The Latest Scientific Insights
Key points Transient memory loss, “blackouts,” and hangovers related to alcohol consumption are brain health risks. Alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) is a risk factor for developing dementia. Heavy or excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous to the brain for a number of reasons. The impact…
Alcohol and Your Brain: The Latest Scientific Insights
Key points Transient memory loss, “blackouts,” and hangovers related to alcohol consumption are brain health risks. Alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) is a risk factor for developing dementia. Heavy or excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous to the brain for a number of reasons. The impact…
New Research: Talking Faster Is Linked to Better Brain Health As We Age
Recent research indicates that in aging individuals, talking speed is a more accurate indicator of brain health than the struggle to find words. This study suggests that slower speech, rather than pauses in conversation, may signal cognitive decline, offering a new approach to early…
Research provides insight into how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior
Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -; foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study published in Current Biology , researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the National…
Deep brain stimulation didn’t work for a young OCD patient until new brain maps changed everything
Deep brain stimulation for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder helped Julia Hum earn her high-school equivalency certificate last year. By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Five years ago, in a wheelchair, Julia Hum was admitted to a state mental hospital in Massachusetts. After treatment with targeted…
Addiction and the Gut-Brain Axis
Key points A poor gut microbiota can lead to a leaky gut and systemic inflammation. Inflammation affects the brain, causing depression, anxiety, and poor impulse control. This can lead to self-medication and multiple kinds of substance use disorders. It doesn’t have to be this…
How ultra-processed food harms the body and brain
Diets heavy in ultra-processed food are linked with increased morbidity and mortality, including increased risk for metabolic syndrome, obesity, and depression. Although many ultra-processed foods—soda, candy, energy bars, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen pizza, and frozen meals—can satisfy cravings for sweet, fatty, salty foods, emerging research…
Lion’s mane mushroom: The exotic functional mushroom that boosts brain health and provides many other health benefits
Several studies have added to the growing pile of evidence proving that lion’s mane mushroom can be very beneficial for people looking to boost brain health . Considered the world’s first “smart mushroom,” lion’s mane mushroom, also known by its scientific name Hericium erinceus,…