FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·March 7, 2019·5 min readHeart Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle AgeEating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2018·5 min readNutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older AdultsInvestigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2018·4 min readJunk Food Diet Raises Depression RiskResearchers confirm the link between eating junk foods, which are known to promote inflammation, and an increased risk of depression. To combat depressive symptoms, the study reports people should switch to a Mediterranean style diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 20, 2018·4 min readLow Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain AgingA new study reports low protein high carb diets show promise in improving brain health, as well as learning and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2018·3 min readDiet Has Bigger Impact on Emotional Well Being in Women than MenAccording to researchers, women may need a diet that includes a larger spectrum of nutrients which help support mood, compared to men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2018·4 min readMediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial BacteriaResearchers report following a Mediterranean diet can increase healthy gut bacteria by up to 7%.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 23, 2018·5 min readEating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’sIncreasing fish consumption could help to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report. The study reveals the protein parvalbumin can help to prevent the formation of alpha synuclein.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 21, 2017·5 min readExtra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’sExtra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2017·4 min readMediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain HealthA 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
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 17, 2015·5 min readHealthy Eating May Prevent DepressionAccording to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.Read More