by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 447 patients at high cardiovascular risk, those with the highest intakes of polyphenols had 20% higher delayed memory recall scores. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 4, 2012 | 2012, Brain Health, Trans Fats
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 1018 adults, consumption of trans fats was statistically significant related to aggression, impatience, and irritability. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 29, 2012 | 2011, Brain Health, Depression, Olive & Monosaturated, Trans Fats
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 10 year study of 12,059 depression free patients found that those with the highest 20 % intake of trans fatty acids had a 48% increased risk of depression compared to those with the lowest 20% of Vitamin D intake. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 16, 2012 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Alzheimer’s patients with DHA red blood cell levels less than 3.9% “performed more poorly on tests of visual memory, executive function, and abstract thinking” compared to patients with levels more than 3.9%. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 9, 2012 | Brain Health, Parkinson's
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The benefits of Tai Chi as an alternative treatment for Parkinsonism are discussed. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 26, 2012 | 2003, Brain Health, Headaches, Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 55 headaches patients, those given 400 mg per day of riboflavin had fewer headaches and those were less severe. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 19, 2012 | 2012, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Fruits and Vegetables, Vitamin B - General, Vitamin C, Vitamin D - Mental Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study including 42 elderly patients, brain aging was reduced by high levels of vitamins, B, C, D, and E, omega-3 fatty acid, and low levels of trans fatty acid. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 9, 2012 | 2011, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Vitamin B12 - Mental
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A recent research on 909 participants, 60-74 years old, has shown that a combination of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation in an older population reduce cognitive and memory decline. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 13, 2011 | Brain Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study found that a daily ration of one half cup of walnuts was associated with an 11.2% improvement in test scores in 64 students. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 8, 2011 | 2011, Brain Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a group of 100 students, those taking 100 mg Pycnogenol per day had a 47% increase in word recall over the control group and other benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | 2009, Brain Health, Depression, Processed Foods, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 28, 2011 | 2011, Autism, Brain Health, Carnitine
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PHD, Daily Herald Columnist. Two recent studies suggest that carnitine may help treat autism. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011, Aging, Brain Health, Depression, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 46 elderly depressed female subjects, when supplemented with 2.5 g per day of omega-3 oils for two months, demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms as well as improved physical, social and mental functioning. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 28, 2011 | 2011, Brain Health, Environmental Health, Radioactivity and Irradiation
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Brain Health, Kava Kava, Magnesium, St. John's Wort, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John’s Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 22, 2011 | 2005, Alcohol, Brain Health
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. Mice given the human equivalent of one bottle of wine per day had about 67% impairment of cognitive function, even after six week withdrawal. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 3, 2011 | 2011, Brain Health, Depression, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 61 patients, the 32 patients who took 120 mg of DHA and 180 mg of EPA for 6 months had a 17% decrease in Geriatric Depression Scores compared to a 4% decrease in the scores of the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2011 | 2011, Brain Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After brain injury mice given DHA had 89% lower levels of a marker of brain damage. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 24, 2011 | Brain Health
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, PhD, MD. Both old and new therapies, such as acupressure and the Aphasia Project, show benefits in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 9, 2010 | 2010, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Likelihood of having depression in persons with vitamin D deficiency is 85% higher compared to those with vitamin D sufficiency, a new study reveals. (more…)