by Becky | Jan 18, 2024 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Depression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of a strawberry powder containing 36.8 mg anthocyanins resulted in a reduction of interference in verbal learning and memory (p=0.02) and significantly improved depressive symptoms (p=0.04) compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2024 | 2023, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Proteins
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that greater egg consumption in older adults is not associated with cognitive impairment. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2024 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a nested case-control study show that after adjusting for potential confounding factors, participants with a higher MedDiet metabolomic score were less likely to experience cognitive decline (p = 0.048). (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2024 | 2021, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise, Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Post-test findings of a 4-week conventional stroke physical therapy program combined with backward treadmill walking significantly improved results of the Berg Balance test (p = 0.008), the Timed Up and Go test (p = 0.008), the timed 10-Meter Walk Test (p = 0.016) and forced expiratory volume in one second (p = 0.016) compared to pre-test scores. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 19, 2023 | 2023, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Brain Health, Stress
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract is associated with reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improvement in some stress hormone levels. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 19, 2023 | 2023, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Eye Health, Flavonoids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week consumption of 2g or 4g/daily of an Anthaplex-containing soup improved memory test scores, increased serum BDNF (p-value<0.05) and reduced the severity of eye dryness. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 13, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Minerals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of the Montral Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test of 201 participants show that subjects in the lowest mineral intake of magnesium, copper, and manganese had lower MoCA scores compared to those in the higher mineral intake tertile. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 13, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fluoride, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overall, drawing scores were significantly inversely associated with fluoride concentration in the drinking water (R2= 0.027, P= 0.019). (more…)
by Becky | Dec 12, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that B6 and folate consumption may lower the risk of migraine in adults. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 12, 2023 | Brain Health, Depression, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the study show that, compared to non-green tea drinkers, participants with long-term green tea consumption had improved sleep, increased estradiol, a lower inflammatory index, and reduced depression levels. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with wasabi may improve working and episodic memory. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Further analysis using three different linear regression models showed that even after adjusting for BMI, age, physical activity, sex, smoking, and prescription drug intake, riboflavin remained positively associated with mental health [MCS-12] (P = 0.044). (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2023 | 2023, Alternative Therapies, Botanicals, Brain Health, Essential Oils
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial show that subjects in the aromatherapy plus music therapy group experienced a significantly greater ∆STAI-1 value (all p < 0.001) and ∆SAS (all p < 0.001) compared to other groups. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Caffeine, Depression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the meta-analysis using data from the UK Biobank suggests that 2-3 cups of ground coffee per day was associated with the lowest risk of both incident depression and anxiety. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2022, Brain Health, Depression, Digestive Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that 85% dark chocolate has a beneficial effect on negative mood states and gut microbial diversity. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results demonstrate that ASD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are potential independent risk factors for decreased 25OHD levels. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Sleep, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written By Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that normal cognitive function is positively associated with sufficient vitamin D3 levels and good sleep quality. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 25, 2023 | 2023, Autism, Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that early-life exposure to aspartame and diet soda is associated with autism and autism spectrum disorder in males. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 19, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Younger participants exhibited a trend for greater WMC for the Action gaming group compared to the No Games group (p < 0.007), while older subjects in the Puzzle gaming group had higher WMC scores compared to the No Games group. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 29, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Brain Health, Depression, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the longitudinal study using data from TILDA shows that rates of depressive symptoms were 20% lower among subjects with high physical activity levels compared to participants with low physical activity levels. (more…)
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