(Natural News) Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) holds potential as a natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which is one of the most common severe neurological disorders today. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines found that myrobalan could be a promising natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. A team of researchers from […]

(Natural News) An aging population all over the world is raising the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among seniors. Today, the degenerative disease which impairs older people’s mental health makes up a significant 50 to 70 percent of dementia cases. The World Alzheimer Report in 2015 states that around 46 million are afflicted with the disease and […]

(Natural News) Most studies on sleep focus on sleep deprivation. However, there has been limited information regarding the possible consequences of sleeping too much. Scientists at the Brain and Mind Institute have found that those who slept less or more than the recommended seven to eight hours had poor cognitive performance compared to those who got just enough sleep. […]

(Natural News) There is a scientific reason as to why standing up and clapping along in singalongs makes you feel good. A new Japanese study reported that actively participating in music therapy sessions could improve its considerable effects on the activity levels of the brain. Music is good for the body as well as the mind and […]

(Natural News) Daily consumption of tea may help keep dementia at bay, new research says. Researcher at the National University of Singapore examined the tea intake of 957 adults older than 55 years old for more than 12 years. Study data show that regular tea consumption is associated with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing dementia. Data […]

(Natural News) The relationship between proper nutrition and health has long been established. Unfortunately, many people still suffer from nutritional deficiencies because they fail to acknowledge the role that different nutrients play in different body processes. These conditions increase the risk of many health problems such as rickets, scurvy, anemia, depression, and psychosis. A study, which […]

(Natural News) New research proves that while brain aging is inevitable, brain decline is not. Research made on octogenarians who are “superagers” give exciting new evidence to how we perceive geriatric care and mental health. It has become standard knowledge that old people forget things. The elderly are ascribed to pity and ill-concealed contempt. Almost […]

(Natural News) It’s not a secret that getting the flu is no fun; fever, chills, aches and pains are just some of the uncomfortable symptoms that can accompany a case of the flu, along with telltale coughs and congestion. Now, new research has shown that the perils of influenza do not end with the unpleasant […]

(Natural News) Social isolation, in the form of spiritual retreats, can boost mental health according to a study published in Religion, Brain & Behavior. Researchers determined that serotonin and dopamine production is greatly affected by religious and meditative retreats. Hailing from The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, the researchers assert that […]

(Natural News) As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, […]