Neurological Disorders
Hemp-Oil Derived CBD Lifts Mood and Controls Addictions
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Depression is an all-too-common psychiatric disorder. An estimated 20% of people suffer from depression.1 Regularly feeling sad, empty, orRead
The Best Diet for Brain Health?
The so-called Mediterranean diet—which focuses mainly on fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil—has received a lot of press in recent years for its heart-health benefits. Studies have shown that people who follow this basic eating plan have a reduced risk of both cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. ARead
Study Reveals Unlikely Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art known for its slow, steady movements, has been described as “meditation in motion.” It’s also been shown to provide a wide variety of benefits, from improving strength, balance, and flexibility to reducing pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Previously published research has also shownRead
Inhaling Menthol Improves Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
A Spanish study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology found that smelling menthol modulated immunity and improved cognition in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.
Mechanisms Along the Gut-Brain Axis
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network between the central nervous system (CNS) and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions. Both neural and hormonal routes of communication allow the brain to influence intestinal activities, including activity of functional effectorRead
NAFLD Damages the Brain
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have increased odds of depression, dementia, and other neurological conditions, according to a study in the Journal of Hepatology. NAFLD is usually caused by a high-sugar, high-fat diet, which has been linked to brain fog, mood imbalances, and other brain-related symptoms on itsRead
Too Little Choline Is Linked with Alzheimer’s
The research on choline’s brain-boosting benefits keeps building. In the latest study from Aging Cell, researchers have linked a deficiency in this vitamin-like nutrient with Alzheimer’s disease in mice. Insufficient levels of choline, a methyl donor often grouped with B vitamins, negatively impact other organs in addition to the brain,Read
Antioxidant Flavonols Slow Memory Loss
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea and wine, may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a study published in the November 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the AmericanRead
NAC May Help Boost Motivation by Addressing Oxidative Stress
Getting and staying motivated is hard for many people. In fact, it is such a frequent problem that scientists have invested much time and research into the topic. Now, a new study in the journal eLife reveals that motivation is influenced by oxidative stress in the brain. And, according toRead
Blue Light Therapy Helps PTSD Sufferers
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced better sleep, a reduction in the severity of symptoms, and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy, according to a new study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. Sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, and over time, inadequate sleepRead