If you don't want your brain to lose its prowess as you age, better follow these tips.
In Just a Few Months, Meditation Boosts Brain Health
Regular meditation can boost brain health and results begin to show in just a few months,a new study Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has found.
Regular meditation can boost brain health and results begin to show in just a few months,a new study Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has found.
Eat, eat, eat
A low glycemic diet-high fiber, with moderate amounts of fat and protein-is broken down more slowly in the body than high glycemic foods, such as sweets and white starches. steady pace of digestion in the gut gives a more reliable flow of energy to the brain, likely optimizing the organ's long-term health and performance.
Brain Health Can Now be Judged With a Simple Test
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have been able to use a computer-based test to gauge a person's brain health, according to a new study.
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have been able to use a computer-based test to gauge a person's brain health, according to a new study.
While overindulging can make the brain sluggish and lead to long-term detriments to your brain, too few calories can also impair brain function.any studies have linked dieting with distraction, confusion and memory impairment.
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Drinking Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health In Elderly: Study
Researchers for the first time have shown that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults.
Researchers for the first time have shown that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults.
Largely preventable diseases - such as Type II diabetes, obesity and hypertension - all affect your brain, too. ystem-wide health concerns have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and memory impairments.
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Brain Health Improved By a Compound in Carrots, Peppers
A plant compound found in carrots, peppers, celery, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary and chamomile helps reduce age-related inflammation in the brain and memory deficits, according
A plant compound found in carrots, peppers, celery, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary and chamomile helps reduce age-related inflammation in the brain and memory deficits, according
When we rest and dream, memories are sifted through, some discarded, others consolidated and saved. hen we don't sleep, a recent study found, proteins build up on synapses, possibly making it hard to think and learn new things.
Enjoy your coffee
Growing evidence suggests a caffeine habit may protect the brain. According to large longitudinal studies, two to four perk-me-ups a day may stave off normal cognitive decline and decrease the incidence of Alzheimer's by 30 to 60 percent.
Eat fish
Some theories credit the introduction of fish into the human diet with the evolution of our tremendous cognitive prowess. ssential fatty acids, such as Omega 3s, are critical to brain function and are proving beneficial for treating such brain-sapping ailments as depression.
Chill out
Stress takes a toll on the brain by washing harmful chemicals over the hippocampus and other brain areas involved in memory.
Some scientists suspect that living a balanced lifestyle and pursuing relaxing activities such as yoga, socializing and crafting may delay memory impairment by reducing stress.
Skip the supplements
Supplements have been getting a bad rap recently, with even the familiar multivitamin now looking like a waste of money - or worse.espite their 'natural' origins, they are not free of potential side effects, such as high blood pressure, digestion trouble, fertility problems and depression.
Tease your brain
Whether crossword puzzles, sudokus and other brain teasers actually keep your brain in shape, has not been well-established.owever, lack of education is a strong predictor of cognitive decline.he more you've tried to learn, the better you'll be at mental sit-ups in old age.
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