(Natural News) Drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks for years on end may not be a good idea for people who already have Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, it has been revealed that long-term consumption of caffeine can worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. While memory problems are the […]

(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) 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, […]

(Natural News) Maintaining brain health through the aging process is a top concern these days. Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to affect one out of every three senior citizens, and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are many ways in which a person can reduce their risk of […]

(Natural News) Eating dark chocolate is a delicious way to boost your cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer’s disease later in life. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found that consumption of dark chocolate can improve cognitive function and address obesity-related problems. For the study, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health and […]

(Natural News) Millions of Americans are coping with gastroesophageal reflux disease, and proton pump inhibitors are one of the most popular drugs for treating it. In years past, some 15 million people in the United States were taking a prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to treat their gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The drugs work by reducing […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that dark chocolate can enhance cognitive function. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, looked at the effect of consumption of dark chocolate on monosodium glutamate-treated obese mice. Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India orally gave obese mice a dose […]

(Natural News) More and more people have dementia, a decline in cognitive function common in older adults. Researchers continue to search for natural ways to prevent this condition. Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan suggested that eating citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes, every day could help lower the risk of dementia by […]

(Natural News) Digital devices dominate modern culture, consuming our attention and distracting our brains throughout the day. It’s easy to see why we dedicate our lives to the devices. Smart phones and tablets have replaced not only our cumbersome landline phones, clocks, calendars, notepads, and CD players, but they have also given us access to […]

(Natural News) Many people eat foods rich in sugar while they are studying to stay awake. However, recent studies have shown that too much sugar is actually bad for brain health. A group of German researchers published a paper in the journal Neurology that established a direct relationship between elevated sugar levels and reduced brain size. […]