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Some types of body fat decrease amount of gray matter in brain
University of South Australia researchers have found that some types of obesity (unfavorable or neutral) lead to a reduction in the brain’s gray matter, which is linked to a greater risk of dementia...
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5 Foods that may keep you from going to sleep
Not getting enough quality sleep can affect concentration and memory in the short term and increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer over the long term. But spicy...
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Optimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower
Research from The Australian National University has found that although optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least 6 months younger than our actual age, the same isn’t true for elevated...
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Consuming fish may protect our brain
A study out of France found that eating fish two or more times per week appeared to lower levels of brain abnormalities related to vascular brain damage. This was especially true in people under 75....
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Probiotics may improve cognitive function in people with MCI
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Foods suggests that probiotic supplementation may improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. The researchers...
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The Role of Gut Bacteria on Dementia
Neurologists seem to be in agreement that the gut-brain axis plays a prominent role in cognitive health, especially when it comes to dementia. When microbes go through the digestive process, some of...
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How Heart Health Affects Brain Health
The American Heart Association’s 2022 update to the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics put emphasis on the bidirectional relationship between heart and brain health. For example, damage to the heart...
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Gut health linked to cognitive function
A new study published in JAMA Neurology reports that scientists have found an association between the composition of microorganisms that inhabit the gut and cognitive health. The researchers hope that...
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Hypertension in young adults affects brain later
New findings presented at the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference 2022 revealed that long-term, uncontrolled hypertension since young adulthood result in changes to the brain...
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Red dye 40 linked to ADHD
Although scientists have found that food dyes may increase ADHD symptoms by a small amount, some children appear to be more sensitive to their effects. Experts believe that synthetic color additives,...
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