Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health
Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.... Read More...
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Stronger People Have Healthier Brains
A new study reports a strong hand grip is correlated with better visual memory and reaction times in people with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia.... Read More...
Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain
Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.... Read More...
Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain
According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Active Gaming is Good For Brain Health and Memory
According to researchers, playing video games that involve physical activity can help to boost memory and brain health as we age.... Read More...
Mediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health
A new study reports older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume during a 3 year period than those who didn't.... Read More...
Panel Advises Routine Brain Health Screening for People Over 70
A panel of world experts in aging recommend everyone over 70 have annual evaluations of their memory and reasoning abilities.... Read More...