Mental Health and Brain Health

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

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New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age.

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study findsStudy: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females.

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise

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According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 million are living with Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, you can

Nutrition for Brain Health

Another benefit of the Mediterranean diet: Better brain organization

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Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain’s white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.

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Mental Health and Brain Health

GLP-1 drugs tied to lower brain inflammation, higher depression risk

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GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.
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Nutrition for Brain Health

Enriching the Mediterranean diet could nourish the brain more effectively

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1 Introduction

The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementias represents a major global health challenge and as our population ages, there is an urgency to identify effective strategies prevention and intervention are strong. In

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

The benefits of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) supplements on brain function and sports performance

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Introduction

A resistance training program consists of exercises that force skeletal muscles to contract against external resistance. Such regimens frequently cause the body to increase muscle mass and produce greater strength (1, 2). However, studies have shown that prolonged and/or

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Study finds poor vascular health accelerates brain aging

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The way your brain ages depends on a mix of health and lifestyle factors. Recent research has uncovered insights into the link between brain resilience and these variables.

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools

Mental Health and Brain Health

High-intensity exercise provides short boost to brain protein in PTSD sufferers

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A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has found that a single session of high intensity interval training can temporarily increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a brain protein important for memory and learning, in individuals