(Natural News) It’s no secret that air pollution can damage the lungs and the heart. But new research suggests that exposure to polluted air can trigger neurodegeneration as well. In a study published in the journal Environmental Research, an international team of researchers described how they found tiny air pollution particles lodged in the brain […]

(Natural News) Taurine is an ingredient found in sports supplements and performance-enhancing products. But outside of its reputation as a means to boost athletic performance, taurine is also hailed for its role in supporting brain health and development beginning from conception. In fact, taurine is one of the most essential and abundant amino acids in […]

(Natural News) An international team of researchers identified the neural circuit that dictates whether you will persevere or give up. This neural circuit may be responsible for why people perform better when they are hungry. The researchers conducted their study using fruit flies and found a small region in their brains that became highly active when the flies were starved. “Our […]

(Natural News) It’s not enough to get a full night’s sleep – for a healthier gut, it’s also important to sleep at the right time of day. Researchers from Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Portugal and the University of Lisbon examined how altered sleeping habits affect gut health. They discovered a group of immune cells that play a […]

(Natural News) In a major breakthrough, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) discovered the primary cleansing system responsible for keeping the brain free from toxins and harmful substances. Published in Science Translational Medicine, their findings revealed that this clearing system, dubbed the “glymphatic system,” is most active during sleep. The brain can cleanse itself […]

(Natural News) People with severe COVID-19 symptoms are often laid face down on ventilators to make it easier for them to breathe. But a new study reveals that while placing COVID-19 patients in a prone — or face-down — position is life-saving, it can also lead to permanent nerve damage. The study, a collaboration between Shirley […]

(Natural News) A participant in AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford‘s Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine trial has suffered a “serious adverse reaction,” prompting the Operation Warp Speed experiment to come to an immediate halt. Dozens of testing sites around the world are no longer injecting human subjects with the chemical solution after this individual reportedly […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise among older adults is critical to good health. It keeps aging bodies from becoming stiff and susceptible to chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. But scientists find that maintaining optimum fitness in old age might also protect against another age-related problem: brain decline. In a major breakthrough, Rong Zhang, […]

(Natural News) Exercising is one of the best things that older adults can do to reduce their risk of dementia, according to the findings of a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT). In a major breakthrough, Rong Zhang, a neurologist at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center, and his colleagues found that regular aerobic exercise […]

(Natural News) In the face of fear and apparent danger, both humans and animals initiate an acute reaction to stress in their bodies. Their breath quickens, their pupils dilate and their hearts begin to pound faster than usual. These programmed changes occur as part of the so-called “fight-or-flight” response. Scientists have long believed that the hormone called […]