Molecule That Puts Brain Cells Into “Boost Mode” Identified

Molecule That Puts Brain Cells Into "Boost Mode" Identified

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a long-sought gene-encoded protein that enables the brain to communicate a broad range of signals across gaps between neurons, known as synapses. Known as synaptotagmin-3, or SYT3, the protein helps to replenish the supply of…

Vitamin C deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome

Vitamin C deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome

( Natural News ) A recent study revealed that vitamin C deficiency is linked to metabolic syndrome, a finding that could have powerful implications in improving the health of a significant portion of the American population. Around 40 percent of Americans currently have metabolic…

Lobelia: A Snake’s Worst Nightmare

Lobelia: A Snake’s Worst Nightmare

Have you ever been bitten by a venomous serpent? Ever wondered if you would live to tell about it? You don’t have to be a snake handler to know that venom is not something to play around with. Unfortunately, not everyone knows just how…

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

Summary: The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia. Source: Baycrest The gut microbiome may play a role in how diet and exercise affect brain health and dementia risk, suggests a…

Brain development in grandchildren could be affected by what their grandmother eats

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GALVESTON, Texas (KXAN) – The University of Texas Medical Branch conducted a study recently that found brain development in grandchildren could be affected by what their grandmother eats. The study was performed on mice by UTMB. Research found that adverse effects of maternal high-fat…

Omega-3 Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife

Omega-3 Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife

Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, according to new research. Holy mackerel! Could eating salmon, tuna, cod, herring, or sardines keep our brains healthy and our thinking agile in middle…

Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife

Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates. Having at least some omega-3s in red blood cells was associated with better brain structure and cognitive…

Neurodegenerative Diseases, Novel Treatments

Neurodegenerative Diseases, Novel Treatments

Saskia Sivananthan, chief research officer at the Alzheimer Society of Canada, said recently that if not much changes to the current trends, the number of people with dementia and the number of people caring for them “is going to be enormous. By investing in…

‘Superagers’ with sharp memories in their 80s have larger neurons

'Superagers' with sharp memories in their 80s have larger neurons

So-called superagers maintain an exceptionally sharp memory into their eighties and above “Superagers” – people aged 80 or over with exceptionally good memories – may have larger than expected neurons in a region of the brain that is critical for memory . With age…

Study: Regular consumption of blueberries can reverse cognitive decline among the elderly

Study: Regular consumption of blueberries can reverse cognitive decline among the elderly

( Natural News ) Blueberries are full of beneficial antioxidants. According to a study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience , eating wild blueberries regularly can help reverse cognitive decline among the elderly . While conducting the study, researchers from the University of North…

Music on the brain: Listening can influence our brain’s activity

Music on the brain: Listening can influence our brain’s activity

Enlarge People have long tried to use music as a tool to improve their abilities. Soldiers chanted songs when marching into battle, sailors sang songs on long voyages, and cloth makers sang when weaving. But do we have any evidence that music makes a…

7 Natural Nootropics For Better Brain Performance: Which Is Best?

7 Natural Nootropics For Better Brain Performance: Which Is Best?

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Brain-zapping cap appears to boost memory for at least 1 month, early research finds

Brain-zapping cap appears to boost memory for at least 1 month, early research finds

A cap embedded with electrodes that deliver small electric zaps to the brain appeared to boost memory in a group of older adults for at least one month, according to a new study. The researchers say the technology, the results of which were published…

Modern humans generate more brain neurons than Neanderthals

The question of what makes modern humans unique has long been a driving force for researchers. Comparisons with our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, therefore provide fascinating insights. The increase in brain size, and in neuron production during brain development, are considered to be major…

Brain stimulation can improve the memory of older people

Brain stimulation can improve the memory of older people

Many of us will struggle to remember things as we get older. A gentle form of brain stimulation might help, according to new research. The approach appears to boost the memories of older people and help them remember lists of words. The technique can…

Nootropics That Actually Might Work, Say Experts

Nootropics That Actually Might Work, Say Experts

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How Nature Nurtures the Brain

How Nature Nurtures the Brain

A new study investigates how a walk outdoors has positive effects on the brain. Living in cities can increase one’s risk of developing anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. A new study investigated the brain processes underlying the positive effects on stress of taking a walk…

3 Easy Ways to Prioritize a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection

3 Easy Ways to Prioritize a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection

Simple steps for healthy communication between your brain and gut. Key points A healthy gut-brain connection may be a key to healthy mood and cognition. Eating certain foods that prioritize a diverse microbiome may support gut-brain wellness. Our gut immunity plays a major role…

The ‘best way’ to keep your brain healthy and to optimise its output – 7 points to follow

The 'best way' to keep your brain healthy and to optimise its output - 7 points to follow

WE KNOW that the food we eat directly impacts the health and function of our digestion, heart, liver, skin and more. So why not our brain as well? One expert recommended seven specific ways to support your brain power through diet. What is omega…

Lemon Balm Essential Oil May Enhance Glucose Uptake

Lemon Balm Essential Oil May Enhance Glucose Uptake

Cultures worldwide have used lemon balm to treat various health conditions and mood problems since ancient times (per Mount Sinai ). Botanically named Melissa officinalis, the sweet-smelling herb is also commonly called Melissa, sweet balm, and bee balm, according to RxList . Pre-medieval cultures…

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