Technology and Brain Health

First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS ‘speak’ in real time

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(Sacramento, Calif.) — Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed an investigational brain-computer interface that holds promise for restoring the ability to hold real-time conversations to people who have lost the ability to speak due to neurological

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain cortex structure linked to mental abilities and psychiatric disorders

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Study explores the relationship between the structure of the cerebral cortex and neuropsychiatric disorders
Regional plots for SA with CP. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00397-4

The cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is the central driver of various human capabilities, including decision-making, perception, language and memory. Understanding how the morphology

Nutrition for Brain Health

5 of the Worst Foods for Memory and Brain Health

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Your diet plays a significant role in brain health, including memory, thought processing, and learning. Nutritious foods like berries, nuts, seafood, and vegetables help support healthy brain function and memory, while consuming foods high in added sugar and refined carbs

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Our review of 10 of the best expert-backed mushroom supplements

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Has once-forgotten fungi become the wellness world’s new favorite ingredient?

Well, maybe. The mushroom market

Mental Health and Brain Health

New LSD-like drug could revolutionize mental health treatment

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Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness. But there’s a major problem: hallucinations. Drugs like LSD come with

Nutrition for Brain Health

Low-calorie diets may increase depression

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Low-calorie diets may impact mental health, especially in men, a new study has found. Image credit: Guille Faingold/Stocksy.
  • A new cross-sectional study led by researchers from Toronto, Canada examined how dieting may affect depression symptoms.
  • The researchers
Nutrition for Brain Health

It’s not too late to start eating better for your brain

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MIND diet and dementia

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The likelihood of developing dementia was 12%-13% lower overall among people with high adherence to the MIND diet compared to those with low adherence. This relationship was most pronounced among Latinos, Whites and African Americans, while it was not

Mental Health and Brain Health

Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’

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Nutrition for Brain Health

What Happens to Your Brain Health When You Take Creatine

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Creatine has been celebrated for its ability to boost muscle energy and strength, but research now suggests it may also benefit brain health. Early studies indicate that creatine supplements could enhance cognitive function in older adults and people with dementia