Memory Contest Comes To MIT, Where Brain Scientists Explain Why Training Works

Memory Contest Comes To MIT, Where Brain Scientists Explain Why Training Works

Repeat memory champ Nelson Dellis, new record-breaker Xuanxi Yang of Hershey Middle School, and USA Memory Championship founder Tony Dottino (Courtesy of USA Memory Championship) For the last few months, 13-year-old Claire Wang of Los Angeles has been training her memory with playing cards,…

Even ONE HOUR of social media can contribute to poor sleep in teens, according to research

Even ONE HOUR of social media can contribute to poor sleep in teens, according to research

( Natural News ) With social media becoming increasingly popular, various issues have since been linked to its usage. The most recent of these was uncovered by Canadian researchers: They found that spending at least 60 minutes on social media could negatively impact your…

Being outdoors can improve your well-being

Being outdoors can improve your well-being

According to Forbes, “at our core, humans have a biological connection to nature. This phenomenon is called biophilia. First introduced by Edward O. Wilson in 1984, the term describes how humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other living things….

Four ways to get more omega 3s without taking fish oil capsules

Four ways to get more omega 3s without taking fish oil capsules

( Natural News ) A few years back omega 3s had their time in the limelight as the latest and greatest nutrient you should focus on, with specific attention to fish oil capsules. Although certain types of fish can yield a beneficial amount of…

Lifestyle Changes to Boost Mental Well-Being

Lifestyle Changes to Boost Mental Well-Being

Shutterstock.com There is constant talk about mental health being as important as physical health, but are we really doing anything to boost our mental well-being? While many of us at least try to fit exercises into our busy schedules, we don’t really focus on…

5 things that can ruin your summer (and how to avoid the repercussions)

5 things that can ruin your summer (and how to avoid the repercussions)

( Natural News ) Summer is a great time of the year, one where we can get outdoors more often, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, get some much needed vitamin D, and take that long awaited vacation. Those things alone are a cause for…

Nootropics: the Supplement Epidemic Sweeping US Universities

Nootropics: the Supplement Epidemic Sweeping US Universities

It is no secret college students balance many roles in the quest for a college diploma. They are students, teachers, fraternity members, club Presidents, athletes, interns, employees, and many other things. In this juggling act, students pull all-nighters, coordinate group projects, and work hard…

Bilingual people are better at sensory perception: Study

Bilingual people are better at sensory perception: Study

( Natural News ) A study published in the journal Brain Sciences has found that learning a second language can alter how the senses work together to interpret speech . The study, carried out by researchers at Northwestern University , has established that bilingual…

Eat more brown rice for a healthier brain

Eat more brown rice for a healthier brain

( Natural News ) Consuming brown rice ( Oryza sativa ) has been found to improve cognitive health and prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease . The animal study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , used a high-pressure technique to…

Food.news offers a wealth of information on healing foods and harmful ingredients

Food.news offers a wealth of information on healing foods and harmful ingredients

( Natural News ) Getting the latest scoop on healthy eating can be a chore — especially given how deep industry influences seem to run. Whether it’s covering up toxins hiding in food, or denying the dangers of common ingredients like high fructose corn…

The benefits of MCT oil

The benefits of MCT oil

( Natural News ) You may have heard of the many benefits of coconut oil, especially to your skin. But what you may not know is that coconut oil also has potent antibacterial properties , thanks to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) content. Clostridium difficile…

6 Shocking Ways Weed Can Affect Your Brain

6 Shocking Ways Weed Can Affect Your Brain

Most people know that smoking marijuana can make you feel spaced out or trigger the need for some munchies, but it also can have some other, lesser obvious consequences on your mind as well. There are a number of shocking ways weed can affect…

Is your brain getting enough blood flow? Natural ways to improve brain circulation

Is your brain getting enough blood flow? Natural ways to improve brain circulation

( Natural News ) It’s no secret that the brain does a lot of work. Since this little part of our body is responsible for ensuring that everything works just fine, it’s important to make sure that it gets an adequate amount of blood…

Comprehensive study confirms the cardioprotective effects of blueberries and strawberries

Comprehensive study confirms the cardioprotective effects of blueberries and strawberries

( Natural News ) If you’re concerned about a heart attack, there are lots of steps you might take to reduce your risk. Perhaps you’re already exercising and eating a healthy diet, but you’d like to give your efforts that extra edge. Before your…

The truth about painkillers: They do more harm than good

The truth about painkillers: They do more harm than good

( Natural News ) When you’re in a lot of pain, your first instinct is often to do whatever is necessary to make it go away. You might normally prefer natural treatments, but when a throbbing headache or excruciating backache sets in, you can’t…

Seaweed prevents Parkinson’s disease, according to new study

Seaweed prevents Parkinson’s disease, according to new study

( Natural News ) Research has shown that certain seaweeds have the potential to prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease . The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , looked at the ability of antioxidant-rich seaweeds to protect brain cells from the…

Are you taking these prescription drugs that cause memory loss?

Are you taking these prescription drugs that cause memory loss?

( Natural News ) Get your pens out, ladies and gents — we’re describing the three most common prescription drugs that increase the likelihood of memory loss. Memory loss, which is often interpreted as one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s, can actually be…

Food for thought: Brown rice reduces cognitive dysfunction linked to Alzheimer’s

Food for thought: Brown rice reduces cognitive dysfunction linked to Alzheimer’s

( Natural News ) Researchers in Japan have found that Oryza sativa (commonly known as brown rice) can prevent the development of dementia. In the study, published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , researchers used a high-pressure technique in order to increase…

All-Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Brain Fog

All-Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Brain Fog

Although brain fog primarily occurs in adults, in children it can cause distractibility, inattentiveness, and lack of focus. Because of these symptoms, the condition is often mistaken for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Do you feel like you are not yourself anymore? Is concentrating…

6 nootropics that make your brain limitless

6 nootropics that make your brain limitless

Do you remember the movie “Limitless”? You know, the one where Bradley Cooper played a down-on-his-luck writer who started taking an experimental drug that allowed him to use 100 percent of his brain. He wrote brilliant books in days. Learned new languages. Made a…

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