Nutrition for Brain Health

Unsalted skin-roasted peanuts boost brain vascular function and memory, study supports

3 min read

Consuming unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may significantly improve brain vascular function and memory, according to a new study by Dutch researchers. Their findings support that consuming 60 g (approximately two servings) of peanuts daily for 16 weeks increases global cerebral blood

Mental Health and Brain Health

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

5 min read

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

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain training game boosts chemical linked to memory and attention, study shows

7 min read

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a role in memory and attention.

Mental Health and Brain Health

Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds : NPR

4 min read
This image shows a cartoon-like pink brain with thin arms and legs walking on a treadmill. The brain is wearing a lime-green headband, and droplets of sweat drip out of the brain.

A new study finds that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making, and reverse a process associated with aging.

adventtr/iStockphoto/Getty Images


hide caption

toggle caption

adventtr/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Scientists are reporting

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

New study finds no evidence linking antidepressant use to mass shootings

6 min read
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights.

A new study published in Psychiatry Research provides evidence that antidepressant medications are not strongly associated with mass shootings in the United States.

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Your ‘sleep profile’ sheds light on health, lifestyle and cognition, new study shows

6 min read

Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence deeper aspects of

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

How Obesity Could Fuel Alzheimer’s Risk, Per A New Study

5 min read
Estimated read time4 min read
  • A new study explores the connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Researchers found different cellular messengers in people with obesity that signal plaque formation in the brain.
  • Here’s what this means for you, according to doctors.

Scientists

Mental Health and Brain Health

Study finds early brain health education improves lifetime earnings

6 min read

by Wilborn P. Nobles III

elementary school
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain

Dallas students from an elementary school where at least 80% of students come from low-income families are projected to earn more than their high-income peers over a lifetime, thanks to education

Nutrition for Brain Health

New Study Links 6 Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline

5 min read

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