Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

In search of clarity on supplements: Five myths worth busting

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Myth #3: You can take them and not worry about your diet

Evidence suggests that many nutrients are better absorbed through from foods than from supplements, and heat processing to make supplements shelf-stable can make them less potent. “If you

Nutrition for Brain Health

Dark chocolate, red wine may stimulate brain through taste, study finds

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The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study.

Nutrition for Brain Health

Nutrient-rich foods that may help with brain health, recipes to make at home

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Spring cleaning a closet or home is a great feeling, so why not do the same with our diet to feel refreshed from the inside out and potentially benefit the brain?

While there is no singular food fix for better

Mental Health and Brain Health

Addictive screen habits harm early adolescent mental health

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New research following US adolescents ages 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher risks of mental health problems, sleep disturbance, and suicidal behaviors one year later. The study in the

Technology and Brain Health

Earbuds can be used to monitor brain health, new research finds

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Dr Ting Dang in the lab.

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Dr Ting Dang collecting data in the lab.


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An international research team has uncovered the next frontier in monitoring brain health, and the key is in technology that millions of people are already using

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Can Diet and Exercise Really Prevent Alzheimer’s?

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When Juli comes home after work, her husband doesn’t regale her with stories about his photography business the way he once did. Instead he proudly shows her a pill container emptied of the 20 supplements and medications he takes every

Nutrition for Brain Health

Keep Your Brain Sharp by Avoiding These Eating Habits

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  • Eating a balanced breakfast early in the day supports brain health and mental clarity.
  • Reducing ultra-processed foods and prioritizing nutrient-dense options aids cognition.
  • Incorporating omega-3-rich fatty fish and staying hydrated can enhance brain function.

Have you ever walked into a

Mental Health and Brain Health

Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk

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When it comes to staying sharper longer, a Massachusetts expert said it’s about much more than getting physical exercise. Dr. Peter Wayne, director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Mass General Brigham, said practices like Tai Chi have …

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take if You Have Diabetes

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  • Lifestyle factors and sometimes medications are essential for healthy diabetes management.
  • Avoid supplementing chromium, bitter melon, green tea extract, St. John’s wort and vitamin E.
  • Support healthy blood sugar with diet, physical activity, stress management and healthy sleep.

When it

Mental Health and Brain Health

The Super Bowl for Brain Health: Building a Brain-Positive Economy

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Is there something you didn’t like as a kid that you really love now? Maybe it’s onions, spicy food, or running.

For me, it was anything to do with brains. In medical school, the speciality I disliked the most was