Nutrition for Brain Health

The science of brain maintenance: A neurologist’s perspective | Nutritional Outlook

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Over the past 30 years, my career as a neurologist has taken me through some of the most respected institutions in modern medicine. I completed my medical education at St. Petersburg Medical University, followed by a two-year fellowship at the

Nutrition for Brain Health

Does Diet Soda Affect Your Brain? What the Science Says

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  • Aspartame may influence brain health over time, potentially affecting neurotransmitters, mood and headaches, but more research is needed.
  • A daily diet soda could impact the gut-brain connection, which may play a role in cravings, hunger cues and more.
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Mental Health and 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.

Technology and Brain Health

Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Science for Africa Foundation Unite

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The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC), an influential global initiative dedicated to advancing brain health and combating Alzheimer’s disease, has forged a strategic partnership with the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) to spearhead brain health innovation across the African continent.

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science

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The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

Over the past five or 10 years, methylene blue has come to be touted online as a so-called nootropic

Mental Health and Brain Health

Science Says These Hobbies Can Improve Your Brain Health

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Aerobic Exercise

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It’s probably no surprise that physical activity, such as brisk walking or hiking, tops the list of hobbies that are good for you. One recent review found that exercise improved cognitive function in

Mental Health and Brain Health

Over $7.7M in Ontario-Based Platforms to Advance Open Science and Brain Health Innovation

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TORONTO, ON (June 20, 2025) – Brain Canada is pleased to announce an investment of more than $7.7 million to support two innovative research platforms based in Ontario that will drive forward brain health discovery, data sharing, and open science

Mental Health and Brain Health

Over $7.7M in Ontario-Based Platforms to Advance Open Science and Brain Health Innovation

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Two cutting-edge platforms at CAMH and Western University aim to accelerate AI-driven brain research and global data sharing

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ – Brain Canada is pleased to announce an investment of more than $7.7 million to support