Mental Health and Brain Health

NAD+ may shield brain from degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease

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International researchers have uncovered how boosting NAD+ may help protect the brain from the degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease. As a vital metabolite in energy metabolism and neuronal resilience, NAD+ in the body naturally declines with age, especially in neurodegenerative

Nutrition for Brain Health

Scientists question caffeine’s power to shield the brain from junk food

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A recent study provides evidence that while a diet high in fat and sugar is associated with memory impairment, habitual caffeine consumption is unlikely to offer protection against these negative effects. These findings, which come from two related experiments, help

Nutrition for Brain Health

Exercise May Shield the Brain From the Mental Toll of Junk Food

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For anyone who’s ever tried to outrun a junk-food habit, science may have some encouraging news. A new study in Brain Medicine, conducted in Ireland, has uncovered that regular exercise can counteract the depression-like effects of a Western-style “cafeteria”