Month: February 2026

Nutrition for Brain Health

Nootropics and the Era of Cognitive Performance: A recap from “The Outlook on Active Nutrition” | Nutritional Outlook

Nootropics and the Era of Cognitive Performance: A recap from “The Outlook on Active Nutrition” | Nutritional Outlook
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At “The Outlook on Active Nutrition,” Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD, FISSN clinical associate professor in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, co-founder of Substantiation Sciences and the International Society

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power |

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power |
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Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power
Keeping your brain sharp is key to overall health and preventing dementia. Science highlights exercise as a powerful tool. Aerobic activities boost oxygen flow and nurture brain cells, while weight training improves memory and brain structure. Even light exercises like
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Technology and Brain Health

Breakthrough imaging technology to debut at UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health

Breakthrough imaging technology to debut at UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health
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Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, [email protected]

Content by Claire Kowalick

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 8, 2025 – A leap forward in brain imaging is coming to San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health opening in December 2025 will

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The genes CADM2 and GRM3, already known for roles in brain

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Technology and Brain Health

YouthDMH network promotes innovation in digital mental health

YouthDMH network promotes innovation in digital mental health
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The European Commission and WHO have both emphasized the urgent need to address societal challenges in mental health, highlighting that young people are especially vulnerable and require immediate support. In the EU, it is estimated that mental health problems affect

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

New study finds no evidence linking antidepressant use to mass shootings

New study finds no evidence linking antidepressant use to mass shootings
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A new study published in Psychiatry Research provides evidence that antidepressant medications are not strongly associated with mass shootings in the United States.

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Best Mood-Boosting Foods for Your Mental Health

Best Mood-Boosting Foods for Your Mental Health
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  • Foods like nuts, bananas, grapes, kefir and salmon can help support your mood and mental well-being.
  • They’re rich in mood-friendly nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin B6 and probiotics.
  • Other mood-boosting strategies include regular exercise, adequate sleep and managing
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Technology and Brain Health

Brain-on-a-Chip Technology Uncovers Mechanisms of Brain Damage in Sepsis

Brain-on-a-Chip Technology Uncovers Mechanisms of Brain Damage in Sepsis
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In a groundbreaking shift away from traditional animal testing, researchers at the University of Rochester are pioneering an innovative approach to studying brain function and disease. By harnessing the power of microengineered tissue chips embedded with human brain tissue, these

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