A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears to be related to the way bacteria are linked to
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From Vitamin B12 to Folate: Scientist shares 8 essential nutrients to support brain longevity
Brain aging doesn’t just begin in old age. A 2024 study published in ScienceDirect suggests that it often starts much earlier, often in the 40s or 50s. The research explains that midlife is a critical turning point when the brain
Cannabis use before age15 is linked to physical and mental health issues : Shots
The adolescent brain is still developing, and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.
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Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use
Antidepressant Fluoxetine Reshapes Brain To Aid Recovery
For decades, antidepressants such as fluoxetine – widely known under the brand name ProzacTM – have been prescribed to millions of people worldwide. These medications are thought to work mainly by increasing the availability of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that
How Protein Supports Brain Health and How to Get the Benefits
- Protein contains amino acids, which support tissue repair and growth and help coordinate cell communication. This makes protein an essential nutrient.
- Some research suggests that having a moderate to high protein intake may help reduce mental health symptoms and protect
Gut bacteria in toddlers predict their mental health years later
Emotions don’t appear out of nowhere. They grow, shift, and take shape as the brain matures. But what if the earliest influences on emotional health aren’t found in the brain at all?
UCLA Health scientists now believe that the foundation
Online brain training reverses 10 years of aging in memory and learning
A clinical trial led by McGill University has become the first in humans to demonstrate that online brain training can strengthen the brain networks responsible for learning and memory.
After 10 weeks of using the game-like app BrainHQ, older adults
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