Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Creatine for Brain Health – Dosage, Risks, Benefits, & Science

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IN A SMALL Missouri pharmacy, Drew Dible carefully measures out a five-gram dose of a fine white powder. The almost crystalline substance isn’t for a customer, but for him. And it’s not a prescription medication, but a supplement: creatine monohydrate.

Nutrition for Brain Health

Say goodbye to brain fog: Diet plan for sharper focus, memory and mental clarity | Health

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Nutrition is the key to a sharper mind, improving your memory, focus, and overall clarity. Just as physical health depends on eating right, mental energy is also dependent on what’s on your plate. With the right diet, you can give

Mental Health and Brain Health

Mindfulness may be a window into brain health in early Alzheimer’s risk

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A new study published in the journal Mindfulness has found that older adults with early signs of cognitive impairment show reduced levels of dispositional mindfulness, and that this decline may be linked to changes in brain connectivity. Specifically, the researchers

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think

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New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has found a relationship between lifestyle choices that affect dementia risk and early signs of aging in the brain.

Researchers discovered reduced white matter

Mental Health and Brain Health

New scientific articles highlight potential link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and brain health

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The calamity of a plastic spoon in your brain

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This cover image depicts a human brain with colorful microplastic particles scattered across its surface, juxtaposed with a white plastic spoon as a visual representation. Research has revealed that the human brain contains approximately “a spoon’s worth” of microplastics

Mental Health and Brain Health

The Microplastics in Your Brain May Be Causing Mental Health Issues

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Each of our brains is swimming in enough microplastics to form a plastic spoon, scientists discovered earlier this year. Since then, medical researchers have been scrambling to understand how that could affect our neurological

Nutrition for Brain Health

Ultra-processed food consumption affects structural integrity of feeding-related brain regions independent of and via adiposity

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  • Nutrition for Brain Health

    7 Best Foods for Brain Health to Keep Your Mind Sharp, According to Experts

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    It’s normal and expected for your brain to change over time, but there are a lot of things you can do to keep your brain as healthy as possible throughout your life and reduce your risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions