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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
New scientific findings offer hope and a natural solution to those who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) — characterized by sensations of crawling, pulling, throbbing, aching, and itching in the legs. This sleep-disrupting condition affects close to 10 percent of the U.S. population and can lead to other healthRead
Introduction: In the early 20th century, a number of isolated studies discovered a relationship between the diet and mental health. Now, over one hundred years later, it’s increasingly accepted that the bacteria inside our bodies could serve as a crucial link between the food we eat and how we feel.Read
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — a buildup of fat cells in the liver — affects up to 25% of people worldwide and is the most common chronic form of liver disease. There are now more reasons than ever to protect your liver: patients with fatty liver disease may face aRead
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