Nutrition for Brain Health

New research explores how food insecurity affects mental health

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New research explores how food insecurity affects mental health
A food pantry opened on the Binghamton University campus in 2019 to help students experiencing food insecurity. Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023. That

Mental Health and Brain Health

Could a red light improve brain health? While research emerges, some are giving new therapies a try

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Red light therapy has gained popularity in recent years as people seek ways to improve brain health and cognitive function.Getty Images

Retirement is no longer an end, it’s a beginning. That’s the philosophy behind

Nutrition for Brain Health

Want to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap

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Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia.

Published in the journal Neurology, the

Technology and Brain Health

Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’ | Medical research

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Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technology.

An analysis of published studies that looked at

Nutrition for Brain Health

New research deepens understanding of how vitamin K affects brain health

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Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, and spinach are foods that are rich in vitamin K. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain

As scientists seek to unravel the intricate potential connections between nutrition and the aging brain, a new study from researchers at

Mental Health and Brain Health

Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

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Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study.

We integrated air pollution data with existing longitudinal data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

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A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

Vitamin B6 is important for brain metabolism. Accordingly, in various

Mental Health and Brain Health

Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks | Virginia Tech News

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“Jungmeen and I get to tackle thorny problems while pursuing answers to questions that matter for promoting healthier youth development,” Deater-Deckard said. “Our team utilizes state-of-the-art quantitative modeling techniques to integrate complex arrays of data from many sources such as