Researchers elucidate mechanism between exercise and improved motor learning

Muscle memory — it’s not just a saying. Repetitive exercise induces improved learning for motor skills, and researchers have now identified the molecular pathway underpinning the process. The team published their paper on July 3 in the Science Advances, a journal of the American…

Researchers elucidate mechanism between exercise and improved motor learning

Researchers elucidate mechanism between exercise and improved motor learning

IMAGE: The mTOR pathway is activated by exercise training program, and enhances spinogenesis, neuronal activity and axonal myelination. This illustration summarizes major findings of a paper published on July 3, 2019,… view more Credit: Kai Chen, Jinan University Muscle memory — it’s not just…

CBD Oil: The Ultimate Solution to Stress, Anxiety, and Pain

CBD Oil: The Ultimate Solution to Stress, Anxiety, and Pain

Over the last decade, the vast majority of people have started using CBD oil for stress and anxiety relief. With 2018 farm bill’s passage in the US and the legalization of industrial hemp, CBD oil is set to become a nation-wide home remedy for…

Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for Improving Memory

Because of the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic agents used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia , studies are being done on a variety of complementary and alternative (CAM) treatment approaches. The amino acid acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) occurs naturally in the brain…

The Importance of Sleep For a Better Workplace Culture

The Importance of Sleep For a Better Workplace Culture

"In many a music, it’s the pause or rest, that gives the piece its beauty and its shape." – Pico Iyer, author – The Art of Stillness graphicstock Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of…

5 Nootropics for Improving Motivation

Nootropics are a class of smart drugs, nutrients, and plant extracts which can provide benefits to mental health. Many nootropics are used to enhance productivity and motivation , and they remain popular options for people looking to hack their efficiency. There is some legal…

Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for Improving Memory

Limited effectiveness of conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease calls for research on complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments Because of the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic agents used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia studies are being done on a variety of…

A ‘molecular thumb drive’ stores big files in small droplets

A ‘molecular thumb drive’ stores big files in small droplets

Droplets of small molecules such as amino acids and sugars hold promise as a highly efficient data-storage system. To cope with the breakneck pace of digital-data generation, researchers have eyed DNA-based storage systems, which might store information more densely than traditional semiconductor chips. But…

Cognified Fitness

Cognified Fitness

One of the next big trends in fitness is combined physical-cognitive training. Older adults in the United States and abroad are concerned about staying mentally sharp and avoiding dementia as they age, while younger populations are eager to get an “edge” on their competitors…

Nootropics: Know the whats, the whys and the hows of this substance

Would you believe if someone tells you that there is a pill that can improve your intelligence? The proposition can look attractive but at the same time, a too far-fetched also. Plenty of research work is going around this as pharmacy companies endeavor to…

Dwell on the Positive

Have you ever wondered why newspapers are so full of bad news? Or why people often spend so much more time fretting about what’s wrong in their lives instead of appreciating what’s going right? Why do painful experiences take up so much real estate…

The Yogen Früz Brain Project encourages Canadians to get a “head start” on brain health

The Yogen Früz Brain Project encourages Canadians to get a "head start" on brain health

TORONTO, July 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Yogen Früz Brain Project returns for a fourth year with a vigorous campaign to raise brain health awareness and advance groundbreaking research on aging and dementia. 50 brains displayed in the pond at Nathan Phillips Square…

Herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine found to effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease

Herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine found to effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease

( Natural News ) In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine , researchers from China looked at the potential of Chinese herbal medicines on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They found that certain components from Chinese herbal medicines…

Herbal Remedies From Traditional Chinese Medicine Found To Effectively Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Health NaturalNews In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from China looked at the potential of Chinese herbal medicines on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They found that certain components from Chinese herbal medicines may be used…

How hangovers REALLY impair your brain: Study in an Irish pub reveals adults have worse memory, slower reaction times and are less alert if they were drunk the day before

How hangovers REALLY impair your brain: Study in an Irish pub reveals adults have worse memory, slower reaction times and are less alert if they were drunk the day before

Hangovers really do make you less alert, impair your memory and slow down your reaction times, scientists have confirmed. Until now, studies on hangovers have been restricted to just alcohol -fuelled students who drink regularly. But researchers wanted to examine how drinking the night…

Nutrition Tips to Support Healthy Brain Development Throughout Childhood

Nutrition Tips to Support Healthy Brain Development Throughout Childhood

Healthy brain development starts early and continues throughout childhood. A healthy brain influences how well kids learn, pay attention, control impulses , anticipate, plan and make decisions. It also impacts their social-emotional skills , mood and mental health. According to a 2016 Journal of…

A Nimble Nutrient

A Nimble Nutrient

Shutterstock One thing that enables the nutrients in foods to be so important to health is the power of repetition. For example, numerous phytochemicals exist in many fruits and vegetables, and consumed daily, even in small amounts, they can provide an outsize benefit to…

Health Benefits of Marijuana Tea (CBD Oil For Sleep)

Health Benefits of Marijuana Tea (CBD Oil For Sleep)

Most people who use marijuana for its recreational and/or medicinal properties consume it via the traditional ways – smoking, vaping, or eating it in the form of edibles. nowadays, it’s also more common to consume marijuana through CBD oil for insomnia and other purposes….

Can social interaction predict cognitive decline?

Can social interaction predict cognitive decline?

A recent study concludes that social interaction might be more than just a pleasant pastime; it might help doctors predict an individual’s risk of cognitive decline and, perhaps, dementia. How does social interaction influence cognitive decline? Cognitive decline refers to a general reduction in…

What to Feed Your Child to Support Healthy Brain Development

Healthy brain development starts early and continues throughout childhood. A healthy brain influences how well kids learn, pay attention, control impulses , anticipate, plan and make decisions. It also impacts their social-emotional skills , mood and mental health. According to a 2016 Journal of…

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