Chemotherapy and the brain: How this “healing” treatment actually damages cognition

Chemotherapy and the brain: How this “healing” treatment actually damages cognition

( Natural News ) Chemotherapy is the hallmark of conventional cancer treatment. In spite of the bevy of unpleasant side effects, chemo remains the go-to for treating many different cancers and is even used in palliative care. While chemo drugs are considered “healing” medicines,…

The Negatives Of Nootropics: Risks You Should Consider

The Negatives Of Nootropics: Risks You Should Consider

Nootropics are often touted as wonder drugs that can help to improve socialization, reduce anxiety and tension, and help us to perform at our very best no matter the situation. In many areas, they are also easily accessible, and this can help to normalize…

Eight ways to sharpen your mind and tune up your brain

Eight ways to sharpen your mind and tune up your brain

The verdict on games, crosswords and other ‘brain-boosting’ exercises. The brain is like a dense conglomerate of muscles, each one dedicated to a particular task. Exercise any one of them and it will get stronger, but you need to exercise them all to improve…

Another reason to exercise? Brain benefits

Another reason to exercise? Brain benefits

There is growing evidence that regular aerobic exercise can help improve cognitive function, things like thinking, problem solving and reasoning. Zumba instructor Damaris DeJesus leads the Zumba Gold class at the Spurlino YMCA in Gibsonton. [LUIS SANTANA | Times] If the promise of losing…

Neurogenesis: Why You Should Exercise Before (Not After) You Learn

Neurogenesis: Why You Should Exercise Before (Not After) You Learn

Various activities spur neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells, from aerobic exercise to nootropics to silence . In turn, neurogenesis can lead to memory enhancement or memory loss, depending on when it occurs. Researchers have found that they can control whether rats…

Study Finds Nuts To Be Key in Improving Brain Health

Study Finds Nuts To Be Key in Improving Brain Health

Our brain is arguably the most important organ, as it not only controls and coordinates actions and reactions, it also allows us to think, feel, have memories and emotions, and do a lot more. Therefore, keeping your brain healthy is as important as maintaining…

Speech therapists work with a wide variety of disorders

Speech therapists work with a wide variety of disorders

BULLHEAD CITY — It’s something that doesn’t always seem apparent, but speech pathologists have helped many people and will continue to help even more. “In speech pathology, we can diagnose communication, speech, language and swallowing disorders,” said Hannah Abbott, a speech pathologist at The…

Easy And Healthy Raw Food Ideas For Breakfast

Easy And Healthy Raw Food Ideas For Breakfast

Breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day. It kick-starts your metabolism and helps you burn calories throughout the day. Basically, you run your day on your breakfast. Be it a fruit or porridge, breakfast is necessary for your health as well as…

Healthy Sex On A Regular Basis Means A Healthy Brain

Healthy Sex On A Regular Basis Means A Healthy Brain

Healthy sex is something we should all aspire to achieve, regularly. It might make you laugh, but, it will seriously boost your brain health. Maybe you thought that your most important sex organ was the one between your legs. Realistically speaking, it’s your brain….

6 Ways to Know You’re in Ketosis Without Using Ketone Strips

6 Ways to Know You’re in Ketosis Without Using Ketone Strips

Today we’re talking about how to tell if you’re in ketosis without using ketone urine strips or blood sampling . While there is nothing wrong with testing for ketones , it is also helpful to be able to tell just by your physical symptoms…

The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying)

The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying)

I’d like to talk about one of the most important things you can do for learning. It’s scientifically demonstrated to have a huge impact on your memory, attention and energy levels. Yet, tragically, it’s often the first thing many people jettison when they’re preparing…

Facts about the human brain everyone gets wrong

Facts about the human brain everyone gets wrong

Nicholas Conley You use a lot more than 10 percent of your brain Oh, man. You’ve heard the old yarn about how humans allegedly use only 10 percent of their brainpower, right? You might’ve even repeated it a few times. Some people find it…

Review: Leverage the Field for Success by John Jay McKey

Review: Leverage the Field for Success by John Jay McKey

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Language, Culture and Learning: Learn Japanese on YouTube

Language, Culture and Learning: Learn Japanese on YouTube

Sometimes, sitting in class and listening to a staged mother-daughter conversation on audio cassette can definitely feel a little “20th century.” And if the only native speaker you otherwise listen to on the reg is your 先生 (せんせい) — teacher, it’s natural to want…

YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: The benefits of outdoor play

YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: The benefits of outdoor play

Outdoor play is crucial to a child’s healthy brain and body development. Now that the weather looks like it has finally turned the corner and warmer temperatures and sunshine are on the way, it’s exciting to think about children and adults enjoying more of…

Consuming a Handful of Nuts Every Day can Boost Memory in Elderly

Consuming a Handful of Nuts Every Day can Boost Memory in Elderly

While age is the greatest risk factor for memory decline, eating a handful of nuts daily can promote mental health and memory skills by up to 60 percent, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in The Journal of Nutrition,…

A nutty solution for improving brain health: Study

A nutty solution for improving brain health: Study

Sydney, Mar 22 (IBNS): Long-term, high nut consumption could be the key to better cognitive health in older people according to new research from the University of South Australia. In a study of 4822 Chinese adults aged 55+ years, researchers found that eating more…

Here is what causes brain fog and how to improve concentration

Here is what causes brain fog and how to improve concentration

Brain fog Medical herbalist and columnist Jenny Logan writes about losing concentration and how to combat brain fog. Following Brain Health Week (March 11 to 17), I thought I would have a look at natural ways to boost brain function and mental performance –…

6 health benefits of boysenberries

6 health benefits of boysenberries

The boysenberry is a superfood that has many health benefits. According to several studies, boysenberries are linked to improved brain and lung health . The fruit can also help boost your digestion and immunity. Listed below are the six health benefits of boysenberries. They…

Artificial neural networks can predict how different areas in the brain respond to words

Artificial neural networks can predict how different areas in the brain respond to words

Can artificial intelligence (AI) help us understand how the brain understands language? Can neuroscience help us understand why AI and neural networks are effective at predicting human perception? Research from Alexander Huth and Shailee Jain from The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)…

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