Featured Topics: Brain Health
Migraine Headaches Significantly Associated with Dementia in Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a United Kingdom study, migraine diagnoses were positively associated with all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly population, but differed substantially between men and women. In 2016 migraine headaches affected...
Resveratrol in Food may Protect Heart, Brain and Fight Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has shown that resveratrol is important for a number of health issues including having anticancer properties, being anti-inflammatory and even protecting the heart and brain. Our health is closely related to...
Sleep Quality as a Biomarker and Predictor of Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Reduced slow-wave activity and low sleep efficiency at baseline were both associated with an accelerated rate of cortical beta-amyloid plaque deposition in healthy older adults. Abundant research has provided evidence that disruptions in...
Mixed Berries for Brain Function in Young Healthy Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrated that consuming a mixture of flavonoid rich berries maintained or improved cognitive performance up to six hours post consumption. There is growing research on the effects of diet on mood, brain development and...
Living Near Major Roadways is Associated with Higher Incidence of Dementia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports evidence that living near major roadways is associated with a higher incidence of dementia. Each year, an estimated 55 million individuals are diagnosed with some form of neurodegenerative disease such...
Effect of Omega-3’s and Vitamin E on Inflammation, Insulin and Lipids in Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that, compared to placebo, co-supplementation of omega-3 and vitamin E for 12 weeks significantly increased gene expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma...
Blocking Blue Light Exposure from Smartphone Screens Improves Sleep Quality
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blocking the short-wavelength blue light on cell phone screens with an amber filter improved the sleep quality of study participants. A growing body of research supports the critical role of retinal light exposure on human...
Yoga Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that while kundalini yoga (KY) may be effective for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) remains the treatment of choice. Although CBT remains the treatment of choice for GAD 1,...
Excessive GABA Produced by Brain Astrocytes Impedes Subcortical Stroke Recovery
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that the inhibition of MAO-B, an enzyme encoded by the MAO-B gene, supports the recovery of subcortical stroke when combined with a rehabilitation program. Subcortical stroke has a poor prognosis 1 and represents 39% of...
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Associated with Measures of Mental Health in Young Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In young American adults, serum vitamin D levels were inversely associated with measures of depression, anxiety, perceived stress and hostility. Quality of life is largely related to mental health 1. Poor mental hygiene not only affects...
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