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World Brain Day: 10 Brain-Healthy Foods to Include in Your Diet
World Brain Day, celebrated annually on July 22, is an international initiative aimed at raising awareness about brain health and neurological disorders. This day was established by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) to promote education and advocacy on brain-related issues, including prevention, treatment,…
Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet
Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are…
Century-Old Paradigm Overturned – Brain Shape Matters More Than Neural Connectivity
Researchers have discovered that the shape of a person’s brain significantly impacts thought, feeling, and behavior, overturning the prevailing emphasis on complex neuronal connectivity. Utilizing MRI scans and the principle of eigenmodes, they found that brain function is closely linked to its geometric properties,…
12 Best Foods for a Healthy Brain and Better Memory
It’s not often that the brain thinks about itself and all that it does to keep us properly functioning. However, the reality is that it takes a lot of energy to think, move and go about our daily lives. And our brain needs adequate…
MIND over matter: Brain-boosting diet could enhance focus in children
A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals a compelling link between dietary patterns and focus levels in pre-adolescents, potentially paving the way for future interventions. The research indicates that the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet – a program originally…
Some people’s brain function still affected by Long COVID years after infection
Some people’s brain function still affected by Long COVID years after infection UK researchers have found that people with longer-term COVID-19 symptoms including brain fog showed reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus. Researchers…
Brain Wave Study Reveals Secrets of Unconsciousness
Spelunking the depths of unconsciousness may have gotten a notch easier, as researchers from MIT unveil a pioneering study on how general anesthetics affect our brain waves. New markers of brain wave activity could allow anesthetists to stop patients from entering a deeper state…
9 Brain-Boosting Foods to Enhance Your Cognitive Function Kawaii and the psychology of cuteness
1. Eggs 2 of 10 Photos in Gallery © Provided by Eat This, Not That! 2 of 10 Photos in Gallery Eggs are a natural source of nutrients that support brain health, including choline (150 milligrams per large egg) and lutein and zeaxanthin (252…
New theory better explains how the brain stores memories
Neural network model of systems consolidation. Credit: Nature Neuroscience (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01382-9 How useful a memory is for future situations determines where it resides in the brain, according to a new theory proposed by researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus and collaborators at UCL….
The Three Channels of Gut-Brain Communication
Key points Gut microbes communicate with the brain using three different channels. The nervous system is the fastest of the three. The immune system is potent, but lacks subtlety. Hormones are slow, but long acting. Nature is everywhere gothic, not classic. She forms a…
How Brain Performance Optimization Is Transforming Sport—And Potentially Business
Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur & President of NeuroCatch, Inc . Dr. Ryan D’Arcy shares insights on brain imaging, disorders & medical tech. getty The world of sports has long been associated with toughness and resilience, with athletes lauded for their ability to endure physical and mental…
How a sunny outlook toward ageing can help to protect your memory
Pic: iStock A POSITIVE attitude towards ageing can help you ward off mild cognitive impairment better than people who become grumpier and more cantankerous. It certainly seems to be working for 96-year-old David Attenborough, who said last year that “focus and curiosity” help him…
Can Smartphone Use Increase Brain Cancer Risk?
Photo Illustration by Lecia Landis for Verywell Health; Getty Images Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways People have long wondered whether cell phone use might cause brain cancer, but there’s been no evidence to prove this connection. A new 20-year study from Taiwan…
MIND diet for brain health shows surprising results in new clinical trial
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life . Results are in from the highly anticipated clinical trial on the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for…
The #1 Brain Exercise for Memory Improvement, According to Neurologists
You likely already know to brush teeth to prevent dental cavities, work out to s trengthen muscles and wear sunscreen to protect skin, you may not realize there are things you can do to keep your brain sharp . For starters, a 2019 study…
Improving Gut To Strengthening Immunity, 5 Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious, containing generous amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. They support the immune system and offer various other health advantages. These sweet and starchy root vegetables are cultivated globally and are available in diverse sizes and colours such…
Poverty Is Linked to Poorer Brain Development – But Reading Can Help Counteract It [analysis]
Early childhood is a critical period for brain development , which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide…
Patients with brain damage might ‘dramatically improve’ with simple oxygen intervention: Study
Representative image (Image source: Pexels) . Image Credit: ANI We utilise our motor learning abilities to teach ourselves how to run, pick up a drink, and walk so that we can get around in the world. But advancing years or illness might impair our…
A varied life boosts the brain’s functional networks
That experiences leave their trace in the connectivity of the brain has been known for a while, but a pioneering study by researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and TUD Dresden University of Technology now shows how massive these effects really…
Brain Biomarkers Could Redefine Mental Health Diagnosis
The study of biomarkers in the brain—powered by cutting-edge machine learning techniques—could redefine the way mental health conditions are categorized and diagnosed and lead to more effective, personalized treatments. That’s the goal of Yu Zhang , an assistant professor of bioengineering and electrical and…