Mental Health and Brain Health

Active Teens Have Healthier Brains: Study Links Fitness and Screen Time to Mental Health and Learning

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KUOPIO, Finland — A growing body of research now reinforces an important message: physical fitness, meaningful screen engagement and an active lifestyle during adolescence aren’t just good for the body — they shape the brain’s wiring in ways that influence

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Brain age gap as a predictive biomarker that links aging, lifestyle, and neuropsychiatric health

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    In Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health

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    KILIFI, Kenya — KILIFI, Kenya (AP) — The daily grind of putting food on the table is stressful for people the world over, especially for women, who still provide the bulk of that work. A changing climate adds to the

    Nutrition for Brain Health

    New Study Links 6 Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline

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    Replacing sugar with low- or no-calorie sweeteners is a popular way to manage weight. But a new study found relying on certain sugar substitutes may be bad for your brain health.

    The study, published Sept. 3 in Neurology, found

    Nutrition for Brain Health

    26-Year study links processed foods to Parkinson’s disease

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    Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

    The findings were published May 7,

    Nutrition for Brain Health

    New research links higher copper intake to better cognitive functioning in older adults

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    More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods did better on memory and

    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

    Technology and Brain Health

    New study links technology use to key health benefit, experts say

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    The studies analyzed more than 411,000 adults with an average age of 69

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    Keeping up with new technology might actually help older people’s cognitive abilities(Image: Getty Images)
    Nutrition for Brain Health

    Study links organic food consumption to better cognitive function in older adults

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    Older adults who eat more organic food tend to have better cognitive performance, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. The researchers also found that organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk

    Mental Health and Brain Health

    Scientists explore molecular links between stress, brain function, and personality disorders

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    A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic pathways, the authors highlight promising directions for developing more personalized treatments. The review underscores how