Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

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

19 min read

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

6 min read

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

5 min read
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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

4 min read

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

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Diabetes, Prediabetes Could Prematurely Age Your Brain

5 min read

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes could accelerate how fast a person’s brain is aging, according to a new study.

It’s not the first time researchers have found a link between prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and neurological health concerns.

However, this

Mental Health and Brain Health

Popular sugar substitute erythritol may impair brain blood vessel health, study finds

6 min read

New research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, may negatively affect the cells lining blood vessels in the brain. In laboratory experiments, researchers found that erythritol increased oxidative stress, disrupted nitric oxide

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

4 min read

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

Published: November 20, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain,