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Mitochondrial nutrients delay Parkinson's disease
Posted on Mon, 18 May 15

Mitochondrial nutrients delay Parkinson's disease

Treatment with nutrients that improve brain energy metabolism may delay the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to a new clinical study.

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Fast food stunts academic growth in kids
Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 15

Fast food stunts academic growth in kids

What happens when kids brains are starved of vital nutrients due to regular consumption of nutrient-depleted fast foods? Their brain suffers and academic performance goes down, according to a new study.

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Sugar damages developing brains
Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 14

Sugar damages developing brains

An experimental study has revealed that high fructose corn syrup can increase inflammation in the brain and negatively impact cognitive function and memory in adolescence.

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Omega-3 improves behavior in children, and their parents
Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 14

Omega-3 improves behavior in children, and their parents

A study has found important improvements in child behavioral problems after fish oil supplements, but perhaps not in the way you would expect.

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Green tea improves cognition in elderly
Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 14

Green tea improves cognition in elderly

People who drink green tea regularly tend to have a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, but until now no studies have tested green teas ability to boost brain health in older age.

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Do fruits and vegetables help you flourish emotionally?
Posted on Sun, 9 Nov 14

Do fruits and vegetables help you flourish emotionally?

It is known that food can affect your mood but a new study takes the connection to the next level with the finding that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables may be related to emotional flourishing, creativity and curiosity.

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