(Natural News) As each year passes, more studies are finding evidence that chronic diseases, as well as degenerative ones, are associated with poor lifestyle choices. A study from the Tel Aviv University shows that general cognitive decline may be accelerated by insulin resistance. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers find that unhealthy habits […]

(Natural News) Making positive lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and following a nutritious diet, isn’t just good for your physical health. In fact, it can also boost your brain health. Prioritize brain health to boost cognitive function Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a board-certified geropsychologist and clinical psychologist, warns that you should never take your brain health for […]

(Natural News) Good news for coffee drinkers: U.S. researchers have found two compounds in coffee — caffeine and EHT — work together to prevent Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia. Recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings suggest that these compounds may potentially be used as a natural way […]

(Natural News) Here is another reason to get your son or young brother to take up physical activities that train up their muscles. A recent Finnish study compared the cognitive functions of children with different levels of motor skills. The experiment found that the more a boy exercised his muscles, the better he is at solving a […]

(Natural News) The efficacy and safety of a Chinese herbal formulation that aims to reduce certain symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was recently tested with promising results. This study focused on treating the most common sub-type of MCI called amnestic MCI (aMCI). It is characterized by the impairment of episodic memory without the impairment […]

(Natural News) Recent research provides another reason why eating vegetables is good for you. A study published in the journal Neurology reports that men who eat plenty of vegetables have a more than 30 percent lower risk of cognitive decline later in life. For the study, researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health aimed […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by the University of Stirling and University of Edinburgh discovered that children gain better test responses after physical activity that was set at their own pace, as opposed to exhaustive exercise. The study was jointly spearheaded by Dr. Colin Moran and Dr. Naomi Brooks, both of Stirling’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, and […]

(Natural News) Stress is a normal part of life, but did you know that emotional reactions to daily annoyances affect your brain health? According to a study, staying calm despite a minor inconvenience like a traffic jam on your way to work may help preserve brain health as you age. Meanwhile, reacting strongly to stress is […]

(Natural News) Having a brain-healthy lifestyle is important to prevent cognitive decline and cognitive diseases as we age. Aside from physical exercise, mental exercise, sleep and relaxation, and social engagement, food and nutrition plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy. Here are some of the best brain supplements, according to NutraIngredients-USA.com. (Related: How […]

(Natural News) Your skin also ages as you get older. Luckily, researchers have found a new way to fight skin aging. The study, conducted by researchers from Exeter University and supported by scientists at Brighton University, reveals that drinking red wine and eating dark chocolate help in fighting skin aging and wrinkles. In the study, […]