Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Long-term use of melatonin supplements to support sleep may have negative health effects

10 min read

Research Highlights:

  • A review of 5 years of health records for more than 130,000 adults with insomnia who had used melatonin for at least a year found they were more likely to be diagnosed with heart failure, require hospitalization
Mental Health and Brain Health

Magtein clinical study reveals significant gains in cognitive age and cardiovascular health

4 min read

Magtein has received new clinical backing for its effects in boosting cognitive performance, memory, reaction time, brain cognitive age, and heart rate variability. This patented proprietary form of magnesium L-threonate has been extensively studied for its brain and sleep benefits.

Technology and Brain Health

Children and technology: how early screen exposure is fueling mental health concerns

5 min read

In recent years, growing concern has emerged over children’s and teenagers’ increased access to technology, including smartphones, social media, television, tablets, and video games. 

Constant early exposure to technology is causing increased self-esteem and self-perception issues, with a recent study

Technology and Brain Health

Dr. Schilling Explores Aging, Brain Health & Proteomics

6 min read

As interest in aging biology rises among scientists and the general public, few researchers sit as squarely at the crossroads of technology, translational research, and human health as Dr. Birgit Schilling. Schilling is a professor at the Buck Institute for

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Sleep patterns linked to variation in health, cognition, lifestyle, and brain organization

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Sleep patterns linked to variation in health, cognition, lifestyle, and brain organization

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Sleep is not one-size-fits-all: individual sleep styles are connected to distinct health, lifestyle, and psychological factors.


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Researchers led by Aurore Perrault at Concordia University, Canada and Valeria Kebets at McGill University, Canada,

Nutrition for Brain Health

Anthocyanins, Brain Health, and Cardiovascular Effects

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Introduction
What are Haskap berries?
Nutrient composition
Brain health effects
Vascular and metabolic benefits
Culinary and supplement forms
Serving recommendations
References
Further reading


How a cold-hardy, anthocyanin-dense berry links brain performance, blood flow, and physical endurance through converging human and

Mental Health and Brain Health

A decade of discovery in neurodevelopment and children’s mental health | News

4 min read

This year marks a decade since the launch of the Owerko Centre, an ambitious initiative made possible by an inspiring foundational $10-million gift from Stan and Marge Owerko through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Positioned within the Alberta Children’s Hospital

Mental Health and Brain Health

Healthy Aging, Healthy Brain – Florida Department of Health

3 min read

Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk for cognitive decline by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Start improving your brain health today and make the following changes:

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Physical Health

Heart health and brain health are connected,