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'Profound' connection discovered between what you eat and brain power

Healthy diet significantly impacts brain health, cognitive function, and mental well-being according to University of Warwick researchers.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Reduce Dementia Risk By Up To A Third: Study

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of developing dementia, especially in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases.

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.

Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds

Concussions in amateur sports may not increase long-term cognitive decline risks and could enhance brain health.

Eating omega-3s may help middle-aged people boost their brain health

Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better brain health and cognitive skills, with potential implications for preventing dementia.

Dementia Experts Shared The 7 Things They Would Never Do, And We're Taking Notes

Regular fast food consumption can hinder your intake of brain-healthy foods essential for cognitive function.

'Profound' connection discovered between what you eat and brain power

Healthy diet significantly impacts brain health, cognitive function, and mental well-being according to University of Warwick researchers.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Reduce Dementia Risk By Up To A Third: Study

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of developing dementia, especially in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases.

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.

Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds

Concussions in amateur sports may not increase long-term cognitive decline risks and could enhance brain health.

Eating omega-3s may help middle-aged people boost their brain health

Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better brain health and cognitive skills, with potential implications for preventing dementia.

Dementia Experts Shared The 7 Things They Would Never Do, And We're Taking Notes

Regular fast food consumption can hinder your intake of brain-healthy foods essential for cognitive function.
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Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis

Cognitive challenges in attention, concentration, and memory are precursors to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, providing a target for early intervention.
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The Laughter Cure: 30 Research-Proven Reasons to Embrace the Lighter Side of Life

Laughter has significant health benefits, including stress reduction and improved cognitive function.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.

Science-Backed Sleep Tips from 2024 to Help You Snooze Better

Adequate sleep is crucial for health; poor sleep has serious consequences.
Short power naps effectively enhance cognitive functions and mood.

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Unleashing the Power of Ageless Strength Training

Strength training is crucial for combating age-related muscle loss and enhancing overall health, even for those over 60.

Jigsaw puzzles are the perfect fit for our mental health and well-being

Jigsaw puzzles enhance cognitive health across all ages, promoting skills and reducing stress.

Comfort eating can impair body's recovery from stress, study shows

Eating fatty foods during times of stress can impair the body's recovery and increase the risk of heart disease.
Nibbling on fruits and vegetables instead of unhealthy snacks can help reduce the negative effects of stress on mental health and cognitive function.

The Laughter Cure: 30 Research-Proven Reasons to Embrace the Lighter Side of Life

Laughter has significant health benefits, including stress reduction and improved cognitive function.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.

Science-Backed Sleep Tips from 2024 to Help You Snooze Better

Adequate sleep is crucial for health; poor sleep has serious consequences.
Short power naps effectively enhance cognitive functions and mood.

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Unleashing the Power of Ageless Strength Training

Strength training is crucial for combating age-related muscle loss and enhancing overall health, even for those over 60.

Jigsaw puzzles are the perfect fit for our mental health and well-being

Jigsaw puzzles enhance cognitive health across all ages, promoting skills and reducing stress.

Comfort eating can impair body's recovery from stress, study shows

Eating fatty foods during times of stress can impair the body's recovery and increase the risk of heart disease.
Nibbling on fruits and vegetables instead of unhealthy snacks can help reduce the negative effects of stress on mental health and cognitive function.
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#memory

Adult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listening

New neurons formed in adult brains contribute to learning and memory, particularly in situations involving listening and social interactions.

Adults grow new brain cells - and these neurons are key to learning by listening

New neurons in the adult brain are linked to learning and memory, especially in verbal communication.

Mental Acuity: What Is It & How to Improve Mental Sharpness

Mental acuity declines with age, affecting memory, focus, and cognitive functions.

Adult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listening

New neurons formed in adult brains contribute to learning and memory, particularly in situations involving listening and social interactions.

Adults grow new brain cells - and these neurons are key to learning by listening

New neurons in the adult brain are linked to learning and memory, especially in verbal communication.

Mental Acuity: What Is It & How to Improve Mental Sharpness

Mental acuity declines with age, affecting memory, focus, and cognitive functions.
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#sleep-deprivation

Microsleep: Causes, Impact, And Ways to Prevent Sleep Micro-Lapses

Microsleep is a dangerous phenomenon where brief unconsciousness occurs due to sleep deprivation, leading to potential accidents.

Stay Well: Do naps really boost brain health and productivity? And how long should they be?

Naps provide valuable cognitive and physical health benefits, challenging the perception of them as signs of laziness.

Microsleep: Causes, Impact, And Ways to Prevent Sleep Micro-Lapses

Microsleep is a dangerous phenomenon where brief unconsciousness occurs due to sleep deprivation, leading to potential accidents.

Stay Well: Do naps really boost brain health and productivity? And how long should they be?

Naps provide valuable cognitive and physical health benefits, challenging the perception of them as signs of laziness.
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#exercise

This Minimal Amount of Exercise Can Still Unlock Notable Cognitive Benefits

Engaging in weekend exercise patterns may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in middle-aged adults.

Can Strength Training Protect Against Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's disease affects nearly seven million Americans and puts a significant strain on caretakers.

Physical fitness can lower risk of dementia, research finds

Regular exercise can lower dementia risk and delay its onset by nearly 18 months, boosting overall brain health.

Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children

Short bursts of light exercise can enhance blood flow to the brain and improve cognitive functions in children.

This Minimal Amount of Exercise Can Still Unlock Notable Cognitive Benefits

Engaging in weekend exercise patterns may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in middle-aged adults.

Can Strength Training Protect Against Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's disease affects nearly seven million Americans and puts a significant strain on caretakers.

Physical fitness can lower risk of dementia, research finds

Regular exercise can lower dementia risk and delay its onset by nearly 18 months, boosting overall brain health.

Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children

Short bursts of light exercise can enhance blood flow to the brain and improve cognitive functions in children.
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#psychology

Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Here are some theories

As we age, our perception of time accelerates due to a variety of psychological theories.

How Chunking Improves Memory : Psychology Behind Chunking

Chunking is an effective method in psychology that improves memorization and cognitive function by breaking down large information into manageable pieces.

Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Here are some theories

As we age, our perception of time accelerates due to a variety of psychological theories.

How Chunking Improves Memory : Psychology Behind Chunking

Chunking is an effective method in psychology that improves memorization and cognitive function by breaking down large information into manageable pieces.
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NO LOGIC: Top 5 Toxic Ingredients We're Told Are BAD In FOOD And Other Products But GOOD In VACCINES

Fluoride in water and toxic ingredients in vaccines are believed to lower public cognition, making people less likely to recognize harmful practices.

NY Times' Peter Baker Reports on Trump's Cognitive Functi

Trump exhibits concerning cognitive lapses and disjointed communication in recent speeches.

Are Large Language Models the New "Thinking Aids"?

Cognitive function declines with reduced sensory stimulation, showing the importance of engagement and cognitive exercise.
#neuroscience

Will the big neuroscience brainstorm pay off?

Understanding cognitive function is crucial due to the prevalence of treatment-resistant brain disorders, like depression affecting over 300 million people worldwide.

The Power Of Sleep: Neuroscience Insights For Optimizing Online Learning Schedules

Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and optimal cognitive function.

What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they're useful

Mental imagery helps individuals visualize scenarios internally, with specific brain regions aiding in this ability.

Will the big neuroscience brainstorm pay off?

Understanding cognitive function is crucial due to the prevalence of treatment-resistant brain disorders, like depression affecting over 300 million people worldwide.

The Power Of Sleep: Neuroscience Insights For Optimizing Online Learning Schedules

Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and optimal cognitive function.

What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they're useful

Mental imagery helps individuals visualize scenarios internally, with specific brain regions aiding in this ability.
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The Effects of Food on Daily Thinking Ability

A healthy diet has little immediate impact on intelligence; long-term dietary habits are crucial for cognitive health.
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How to Break Free From Brain Fog and Digital Overload

Digital overload impairs cognitive function, affecting focus, memory retention, and decision-making abilities.

Eating processed meats like bacon may age your brain - but you can avoid it with simple food swaps, research suggests

Eating processed meat is linked to higher dementia risk; replace with nutrient-dense foods like legumes for brain health.

Blueberry's Hidden Powers Revealed: 200+ Therapeutic Possibilities

Wild blueberry extract may offer cognitive benefits for healthy older adults.
#health-benefits

Uncovering the Science Behind Pycnogenol's Multifaceted Health Benefits

Pycnogenol from French maritime pine offers significant health benefits proven by scientific trials.

How to Buy a Sleep Mask: Fit, Material, and Features to Look For

Sleep masks are essential for promoting better sleep quality and cognitive function.

Uncovering the Science Behind Pycnogenol's Multifaceted Health Benefits

Pycnogenol from French maritime pine offers significant health benefits proven by scientific trials.

How to Buy a Sleep Mask: Fit, Material, and Features to Look For

Sleep masks are essential for promoting better sleep quality and cognitive function.
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Do neurons melt? How extreme temperatures affect the functioning of the brain

Excessive heat affects cognitive function, reducing performance and increasing stress and aggressiveness.

How Taking Daily Walks Have Enhanced My Productivity and Creativity | Entrepreneur

Daily walks boost creativity by generating ideas, aided by research.
Walking enhances cognitive function, improving clear thinking and memory retention.

Does Less Screen Time Mean A Healthier Mind And Body?

Excessive screen time can negatively impact brain functioning and relationships.
Watching educational or informational programs can have a positive effect on cognitive function.

Biden Makes Stunning Mexico-Egypt Gaffe in WH Presser

President Biden made a gaffe by confusing Mexico with Egypt during a press conference.
The gaffe comes just hours after a Special Counsel report criticized Biden's cognitive function.

Active components of ginkgo biloba may improve early cognitive recovery after stroke

People with ischemic stroke may have better early recovery of cognitive function if treated with a combination of biologically active components of ginkgo biloba.
The study analyzed the cognitive recovery of participants who were treated with daily injections of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine.

Best Nootropics for Brain Health 2024: Top Supplements for Memory, Focus, & Mood

TakeTakeaway 1: TakeThesis is the best overall nootropic supplement due to its diverse formulas and personalized subscriptions.
TakeTakeaway 2: The TakeThesis line includes six different blends targeting different aspects of cognitive function, supported by evidence-backed ingredients.

What We Know About Multivitamins and Memory

Taking a daily multivitamin may benefit memory and cognitive function in older adults.
Experts caution that the benefits are small and may not translate to significant improvements in daily life.

Digital Overdose Is Causing Brain Fog And Memory Loss In People

Digital overdose can lead to symptoms such as brain fog, memory loss, and inefficient cognitive functions.
The new generation of technology users are most at risk of digital overdose due to high screen time and lack of physical activity.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.
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Twice-daily electric current therapy could help reverse Alzheimer's

Zapping the brain with electricity twice a day may reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
All 63 patients in the study showed improved scores in word recall and recognition after six weeks.

Wasabi linked to 'really substantial' boost in memory: study

Wasabi could improve memory, according to a study from Japan's Tohoku University.
The study found that a bioactive compound in wasabi, called 6-MSITC, improved working and episodic memory in older adults.

Twice-daily electric current therapy could help reverse Alzheimer's

Zapping the brain with electricity twice a day may reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
All 63 patients in the study showed improved scores in word recall and recognition after six weeks.

Wasabi linked to 'really substantial' boost in memory: study

Wasabi could improve memory, according to a study from Japan's Tohoku University.
The study found that a bioactive compound in wasabi, called 6-MSITC, improved working and episodic memory in older adults.
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Brain fog caused by long Covid is real. These doctors have advice for managing it

Long COVID, including brain fog, is devastating and affects cognitive function such as memory and decision-making.
Brain fog is common in adults in their 30s and 40s and can lead to difficulties in work and daily life.
#night-owls

Night Owls Have Superior Cognitive Function, Study Finds

Night owls have higher cognitive function compared to early birds, according to new research.

Night owls' cognitive function superior' to early risers, study suggests

Staying up late might improve brain power, benefiting night owls

Night Owls Have Superior Cognitive Function, Study Finds

Night owls have higher cognitive function compared to early birds, according to new research.

Night owls' cognitive function superior' to early risers, study suggests

Staying up late might improve brain power, benefiting night owls
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Private school or Russell Group university may lead to better health'

Research suggests attending private schools or Russell Group universities may lead to better health outcomes in mid-life.
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