(Natural News) Memories play a huge part in human experience. New York-based researchers say the brain is capable of immediately identifying the most important occasions and prioritizes those memories for preservation. In a study supported by Columbia University (Columbia), the brain was shown to rewind events that turned out to be highly rewarding for a […]

(Natural News) When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re tired and cranky the next day. However, sleep deprivation also affects your emotional and mental health in four different ways. It makes you more emotionally reactive. If you’re sleep deprived, you may lose your temper over small things. Aside from negatively affecting your mood, emotional reactivity […]

(Natural News) We’ve all heard about the myriad of health concerns surrounding sugar and high blood sugar levels. Maybe you’ve even heard that blood sugar can affect your brain.  And it seems that the perils of high blood glucose truly do have a negative effect on the brain. New research has found that there is […]

(Natural News) A recent study in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine sought to analyze the effectiveness of five-phase music therapy in patients suffering from depression after having ischemic stroke. Depression is regarded as a series of emotional disorders brought about by various reasons. The number of people being diagnosed with clinical depression increases each year, with […]

(Natural News) Another study proves that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are harmful to your health. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has revealed that aspartame damages the brain. In particular, consuming this chemical sweetener for a long time will increase oxidative stress in the brain tissue […]

(Natural News) Probiotics and prebiotics restore the cognitive function of obese and insulin-resistant people by controlling their gut, a new study finds. Long-term consumption of foods that have high fat content can cause obese-insulin resistance as well as cognitive decline and microglial hyperactivity. A team of researchers from the Chiang Mai University in Thailand looked at the […]

(Natural News) An hour at the karaoke bar might just improve your health and well-being. Many people tend to feel better after singing a heartfelt rendition of their favorite hits, but according to scientists, the simple act of singing can even boost your immune system and provide therapeutic effects for cancer patients. Singing is a physical activity that […]

(Natural News) Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia have found that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, has a damaging effect on the brain. More specifically, they found that the long-term consumption of aspartame increases oxidative stress in brain tissue and disrupts neurotransmitters, which harms physiological functions. For the study, the researchers assessed the […]

(Natural News) Recent studies uncover how sleep and distractions affect the ability of the brain to store memories. Researchers from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke find that communication between key brain regions increases when a person is asleep. The study focused on how the brain creates and stores new memories. The researchers […]

(Natural News) Neurologists suggest that going out with friends, singing, and performing brain-challenging activities can help prevent dementia, as reported by The Daily Mail. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15 percent of adults aged 60 and above suffer from a mental disorder. Lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and sleep largely influence […]