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08/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Have you heard of l-theanine? This compound is crucial for improving brain health and mental well-being

L-theanine, as a supplement or tea, is essential for improving brain health and mental well-being. This amino acid has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. L-theanine is mostly found in teas, such as white, green, oolong, and black teas, although it can also be found in small amounts in Bay bolete mushrooms. Out of more […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

08/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Older adults who exercise for 6 months have healthier brains

Another study has proven how exercise can be beneficial to one’s health. The study, published in the journal Neurology Clinical Practice, has found that older adults who exercise for at least 52 hours over the course of about six months have healthier brains. “Given the limited effectiveness of available treatments for dementia, promotion of a […]

08/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Food science: Indian herbs found to have profound protective effects against diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes have been linked to each other. When a person has diabetes, Alzheimer’s is more likely to occur too – most likely because of the insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation diabetes causes. Because of this, researchers at Yogi Vemana University in India aimed to develop natural powerful agents for […]

07/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Yeah, you need this: Bitter ginger can help prevent brain damage caused by alcohol

It’s a fact that too much alcohol is dangerous to a person’s health – it’s even linked to brain damage. That said, researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have found that bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) could be used to prevent the brain-damaging effects of alcohol consumption. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers investigated the […]

07/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Looking at the role of seaweed in the prevention of Parkinson’s disease

Several types of seaweed have been found to play a role in the prevention of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, a team of researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria in Portugal aimed to investigate the protective effects of seaweed on human […]

06/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

New science: A combination of B complex vitamins can slow the onset of Alzheimer’s

A lot of people, especially those who are young, make the mistake of taking Alzheimer’s disease for granted – that, despite it being the most common cause of dementia and the likelihood of getting the condition increases with age. Fortunately, research has revealed that B complex vitamins can significantly reduce the risk of brain disorders […]

06/12/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Study: Protective headgear for girls’ lacrosse players increases concussion risk because players become more aggressive

In 2015, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) mandated all educational institutions under its wings to provide protective headgear for their girls’ lacrosse team. It was meant to reduce the number of injuries players get during games; however, a study has shown that the preventive measure led to an even higher injury rate. Dr. Daniel […]

06/11/2018 / By Joel M. Harrison

Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are two entirely different things

Many of us still interchange Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It can be a little confusing, especially since they’re both related to memory loss and the deterioration of our cognitive abilities, but this can be easily remedied with a short explanation. In essence, dementia is an overall term used to categorize a group of symptoms and […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Children who experience cyberbullying are twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide

In this age of social media where majority of the youth seek validation through feedback from their peers, cyberbullying has become rampant as online platforms became an open field for bullies to target other people’s profiles. A case study has proven that people under the age of 25 who have experienced cyberbullying are two times […]

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