(Natural News) It is common procedure for patients undergoing major surgeries to first receive a specialized dose of anesthesia in order to put them to “sleep.” But the long-term cognitive effects of exposure to such drugs appears to be detrimental, according to a new study published in the journal Anaesthesia. For their paper, researchers from […]

(Natural News) Have you ever been worried about doing well on a particular task, only to fail to meet your own expectations, leading you to feel major disappointment? It’s something that happens to many people every single day. Whether it’s at work, at school, or just with social interactions in general, people often fail to […]

(Natural News) At least 90 percent of people with multiple sclerosis complain of experiencing severe fatigue, which can damage a person’s work and personal life, and results in many people having to give up their jobs. As a matter of fact, a lot of people with multiple sclerosis report that fatigue is one of the […]

(Natural News) Vitamin B3 derivative called nicotinamide riboside may protect against neurological damage and enhance both cognitive and physical function, a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed. The study focused on the effect of nicotinamide riboside on Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mouse models. Nicotinamide riboside is naturally […]

(Natural News) The human memory is a fragile and often misunderstood thing. It’s well-known that the brain is the organ that is largely responsible for its formation and consolidation, although there is clearly so much more to it that experts still need to learn. A new set of studies helps make sense of the fact that […]

(Natural News) Aerobic exercise, such as taking a brisk walk, each day can help protect the brain from cognitive decline, according to a recent study. In the U.S., approximately 50 million people are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the country, or other forms of dementia. A team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research suggests a couple of glasses of good wine can drive dementia away, as reported in a Daily Mail article. According to a recently-concluded study of a research team from the University of Rochester (UR), mice who received the equivalent of 2 1/2 glasses […]

(Natural News) Microgravity is an interesting phenomenon that affects astronauts in space in many interesting ways. Although space travel has been known to have certain effects on the bodies of astronauts, such as making bones and muscles atrophy after a certain time frame, a new study shows that there are effects on the human brain […]

(Natural News) Is work the key to maintaining a healthy mind? That may just be the case for stroke survivors. Israeli researchers discovered that working-age adults who were employed before and after a stroke were more likely to have sharper, healthier brains in the long run. In order to come to this conclusion, the investigative […]

(Natural News) The scientific community defined cognitive dysfunction, more commonly known as brain fog, as a mental condition characterized by bouts of confusion or reduced levels of clarity. The disorder was known to affect both men and women across all age groups. In fact, data from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) showed that between three percent and 42 percent of U.S. adults age 65 […]