By John Anderer While great American authors like Whitman and Thoreau have been telling us for centuries that nature can soothe the soul and heal the heart, new research finds a walk in green spaces may be just as revitalizing for the brain. Scientists from…
By Amanda Froelich Welcome to Life in Bloom Nutrition’s exploration of the gut-brain axis, a fascinating frontier in our understanding of how digestive health profoundly impacts mental wellness. We’re also excited to introduce “Happy Juice,” a breakthrough product from Amare that optimally harnesses the power…
By Study Finds Can eating yogurt help stave off mental disorders? Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine believe so. In a new study, scientists discovered that a common bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, called Lactobacillus, plays a crucial role in…
By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By Study Finds Your morning cup of coffee might hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. A recent study suggests that treated coffee grounds could be key in preventing the debilitating neurodegenerative conditions. The discovery, made by a team of researchers at the…
By Dr. Michael Murray Is memory loss and decreased brain power inevitable as we age? Many people in their 40s, 50s and beyond are told that it is and there is nothing that can be done about it. Is that true? Of course not. Steps…
By Tyler Durden Elon Musk’s brain implant startup has been granted permission by an independent review board to begin recruiting patients with paralysis to test its experimental brain chip. Neuralink’s PRIME Study (short for Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface) is an investigational medical device trial…
By Shyla Cadogan Who inspires you to live a healthier life? While many people follow the lifestyles of the rich and famous, scientists at the University of Southern California suggest looking to the indigenous communities of the Bolivian Amazon. The Tsimané and Mosetén tribes use…
By Study Finds As eating and weight-loss fads come and go, one diet continues to show positive benefits for human health — the Mediterranean diet. Now, a new study on the brain reveals people sticking with this diet are protecting themselves from dementia. Researchers in…
By John Anderer When it comes to promoting a stronger memory at any age through diet, most doctors and nutritionists point patients and clients toward lots of berries, seafood, and leafy green vegetables. Now, however, fascinating new findings suggest that mushrooms can also benefit memory…
By Study Finds Just six minutes of strenuous exercise each day could stave off Alzheimer’s, according to new research. Researchers in New Zealand say short bursts of activity that work up a big sweat boost a protein essential for brain formation, learning, and memory. The…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and in early childhood can significantly alter a kid’s brain size and structure, finds a new study from Spain. Air pollution impacted brain connections in children the most in the first 8.5 years, although children before…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Coconut oil offers neuroprotective properties, which researchers found delayed the incidence of stroke, reduced stroke-induced brain damage and increased survival afterward. Virgin coconut oil, a saturated medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA), has impressive neuroprotective effects that appear to be protective before and…
By John Anderer Tart juice made from Montmorency cherries, the most common type of tart cherries grown in the United States, has long been used to treat a variety of health problems such as gout or sleeplessness. A recent study conducted at the University of…
By Study Finds Vitamin D supplements could potentially be the key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, say nutritionists at Tufts University. The main natural source is sunlight, but wrinkly skin…
By Study Finds Middle-aged people who consume more omega-3-rich foods (like oily fish) and supplements are more likely to be better thinkers and avoid dementia, a new study finds. Researchers with the American Academy of Neurology found eating more of the healthy fatty acids, which…
By John Anderer Many children these days find it difficult to concentrate on a single task for very long. While some doctors are quick to prescribe medications like Adderall for wandering minds, new research finds there may be a more natural solution. Researchers say the…
By John Anderer What’s the best way to maintain peak brain health as we age? There are countless studies detailing ways to prevent cognitive decline, so scientists in Norway sought to simplify the science of managing strong brain health to three recommendations. “The keys to…
By Mayukh Saha Parents always want their kids to be smart and intelligent. Some experts have been suggesting that teaching children how to code can benefit them in many ways, but new research has pointed out that music is the gateway to getting smarter kids….
By John Anderer Sleep isn’t always easy to come by in today’s fast-paced “always on” culture, but new research shows just how essential a little bit of shut eye is to our minds. Researchers at Concordia University report older adults with insomnia are more likely…
