Mental Health and Brain Health

Tiny Cells Shape Memory, Mood, and Behavior

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Summary: Scientists have uncovered a biological “blueprint” that shows how the brain’s smallest building blocks create the large networks that drive thought, emotion, and behavior. By combining brain imaging with genetic and molecular data, the team demonstrated that cellular and

Nutrition for Brain Health

Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety

4 min read

People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new findings from UC Davis Health.

Researchers reported the results in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, part of the Nature publishing group. The

Mental Health and Brain Health

NAD+ may shield brain from degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease

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International researchers have uncovered how boosting NAD+ may help protect the brain from the degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease. As a vital metabolite in energy metabolism and neuronal resilience, NAD+ in the body naturally declines with age, especially in neurodegenerative

Nutrition for Brain Health

This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial

8 min read

A new study in Clinical Nutrition provides evidence that the regular consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may enhance brain vascular function and memory in older adults. The research indicates that eating a moderate daily amount of peanuts improves blood flow

Mental Health and Brain Health

Top Brain Health Tips for Women in Midlife, Backed by Neurologists

8 min read

Your 40s and 50s may seem too early to start seriously thinking about brain health, but according to neurologists, it’s exactly the right time.

“I stress the importance of brain health in midlife because this is when many women begin

Nutrition for Brain Health

Powerful food combinations that improve heart, bone, and brain health from morning meals to evening dinners |

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Powerful food combinations that improve heart, bone, and brain health from morning meals to evening dinners

Certain food pairings not only enhance flavour but also maximise the nutritional benefits your body receives. From the classic combination of yogurt and berries to the heart-friendly mix of tomatoes and olive oil, these pairings harness the power of nutrient

Mental Health and Brain Health

New study reveals how brain biology shapes thought and behavior

4 min read

A new study from experts with Georgia State University has achieved a long-standing goal in neuroscience: showing how the brain’s smallest components build the systems that shape thought, emotion and behavior.

The research, published in the journal Nature Communications

Technology and Brain Health

How Do We Ensure Digital Mental Health Solutions Reach Underserved Youth?

3 min read

Digital solutions have greatly expanded access to mental health support, though they’re not always reaching the people who need it the most, such as youth in rural, low-income and marginalized communities.

That’s why during a panel discussion at the recent