FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 16, 2023·4 min readMatcha Tea Powder Has Antidepressant-Like EffectsResearchers say Matcha, a traditional Japanese tea, can help boost mood and mental performance. Match tea powder activates dopaminergic neural networks and improves depressive symptoms in mice that previously experienced stress as a result of social isolation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 14, 2023·5 min readMediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of DementiaOlder adults who consumed a Mediterranean-style diet had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who consumed a typical diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 10, 2023·3 min readHigh Protein Diet Reduces Depression SymptomsStudent-athletes who consumed diets higher in protein had lower depression symptom severity, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 8, 2023·4 min readMIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and TanglesPeople who follow diets rich in leafy greens, olive oil, nuts, and fish, such as the MIND or Mediterranean diet, have fewer amyloid plaques and Tau tangles in their brains than those who follow a more conventional diet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 3, 2023·6 min readA Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet GoalsPeople who reported better quality of sleep health during a 12-month program of weight loss and exercise were more likely to follow the diet's caloric restrictions and exercise regime than those who had poor sleep health, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 10, 2023·3 min readDry Scooping: A Risky Dietary Practice Common Among Adolescents and Young Adults"Dry scooping" or directly consuming pre-workout drink powders without adding liquid is becoming an increasingly concerning dietary fad in young adolescents and young adults. Dry scooping has been associated with extremely negative health outcomes including risk of inhalation, cardiac abnormalities, and digestive issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 10, 2023·3 min readMushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve GrowthActive compounds in the edible Lion's Mane mushroom can help promote neurogenesis and enhance memory, a new study reports. Preclinical trials report the compound had a significant impact on neural growth and improved memory formation. Researchers say the compound could have clinical applications in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 5, 2023·7 min readUltra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive DeclineUltra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2023·3 min readSpice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and MemoryAdding a dash of cinnamon to your diet, or chewing on a stick of cinnamon gum can help boost memory and learning, and stave off some symptoms of anxiety, a new study finds.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2023·4 min readUltra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Increased Risk of CancerHigh consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·4 min readWhy a High-Fat Diet Could Reduce the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Food IntakeStudy reports in the short term, astrocytes regulate caloric intake by controlling the signaling pathway between the gut and brain. Eating high-fat or high-calorie diets disrupts this pathway.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2023·3 min readMother’s Health, Diet During Pregnancy May Impact Child’s Later NeurodevelopmentHigher maternal body fat was associated with weaker cognitive, language, and motor skills in children at age two. The children of mothers who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes showed poorer language skills at age two compared to children of mothers without gestational diabetes.Read More
