Mental Health and Brain Health

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

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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

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

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

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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,

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Domestic violence can affect victims’ brain health for life, study suggests | Domestic violence

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Women who are victims of domestic violence are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injury and mental health conditions for many years after the abuse has ended, a study has found.

Almost one in three women around the world

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Study links poor diet to anxiety and cognitive decline

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A new study has found that gaining weight as a result of poor diet is linked to impaired cognitive functioning and developing symptoms of anxiety, adding to the growing body of evidence that there’s an intrinsic biological link between our

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Technology and Brain Health

Technology can provide a mental health lifeline for the military community

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Technology has significantly expanded access to mental health resources and treatments, particularly for service members, veterans, and their families. 

As a spouse of an Navy veteran, I always found comfort in knowing that no matter where a permanent change of

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Mental Health and Brain Health

AI Model Maps Brain Dynamics to Boost Mental Health Diagnosis

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Summary: A new adaptive brain modeling framework offers fresh hope for objective diagnosis of neuropsychiatric disorders, which currently lack reliable neuroimaging biomarkers. Using an enhanced version of the Landau-Stuart oscillator model, researchers simulated brain activity to better capture individual-specific neural

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Nutrition for Brain Health

This Brain-Healthy Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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Researchers are getting closer to identifying how certain diets can reduce the risk for developing dementia — even in later adulthood.

In preliminary findings presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference, study participants who adopted an eating pattern
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Technology and Brain Health

Digital Brain Health App for Women Navigating Perimenopause

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Prickly Pear Health Launches AI-Powered Brain Health App for Perimenopausal Transition

What You Should Know: 

– Prickly Pear Health, a digital health company specializing in women’s brain health, announced the official launch of its AI-powered digital brain health app for women navigating the perimenopausal transition. 

– Built by female founder Imen

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Follow the MIND Diet To Keep Your Brain Young

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Brain health is trending—even in the travel industry. To wit: The resort Kamalaya in Koh Samui recently launched a Brain Enhancement Program aimed at optimizing neurological function and preventing cognitive decline; Lanserhof Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps recently launched a

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Technology and Brain Health

Exploring the potential of digital biomarkers as a measure of brain health ‘capital’

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A fundamental limitation in current brain health assessments is the lack of widely used, scalable, disease-agnostic tools capable of evaluating cognitive, motor, emotional, and sensory functions simultaneously. Traditional methods are typically condition-specific, targeting isolated neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s or

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