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
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2018·3 min readEating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2017·5 min readPrenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse StudyRIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·5 min readUnderstanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory ReactionsResearchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2017·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via CannabinoidsA new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 19, 2017·1 min readPoor Adolescent Diet May Influence Brain and Behavior in AdulthoodA new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2017·4 min readHealthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the BloodResearchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2017·5 min readSurprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier ClosedResearchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2017·6 min readHead Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain DamageA new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2016·4 min readStroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse StudyResearchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 15, 2016·3 min readOmega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Cognitive Function in Aging AdultsA new study reports Omega 3 fatty acids may help improve cognitive function in older adults.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