New Drug Shows Promise for Protecting Brain Blood Flow
Scientists discovered that a common blood pressure medication called nimodipine may help protect the brain's ability to match blood flow with energy needs. …
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Natural Compound May Help Protect Brain in Diabetes With Depression
Researchers studied a natural substance called nootkatone to see if it could help people who have both diabetes and depression. Using computer models and …
Read MoreHow Three Medicines Together May Protect Your Brain from Fatty Diet Damage
Eating a high-fat diet can damage blood vessels and harm memory and thinking skills, a condition called vascular dementia. Scientists tested three different …
Read MoreGreen Coffee Extract May Help Protect Memory in Brain Studies
Researchers tested a green coffee bean extract called Neurocaf™ to see if it could help protect memory and brain health. Using mice with memory problems, they …
Read MoreYour Liver May Hold Keys to Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists have discovered that your liver plays a surprisingly important role in brain health and Alzheimer's disease development. Unlike previous research …
Read MoreOregano Compound May Protect Brain During Cancer Treatment
Researchers found that carvacrol, a natural compound found in oregano and thyme, may help protect the brain from damage caused by cyclophosphamide, a common …
Read MoreBlood Pressure Drug May Protect Your Brain from Salt Damage
Researchers discovered that telmisartan, a common blood pressure medication, may help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much salt. When we eat …
Read MoreCan Folic Acid Protect Your Brain from Tiny Zinc Particles?
Scientists tested whether folic acid could protect rat brains from damage caused by zinc oxide nanoparticles—tiny particles used in many foods and medicines. …
Read MoreCan Olive Oil Protect Your Brain From Inflammation?
Researchers looked at 32 scientific studies to see if olive oil and its natural compounds could reduce swelling and inflammation in the brain. They found that …
Read MoreTwo Diabetes Drugs Together May Protect the Brain During Stroke
Researchers discovered that combining two existing drugs—sinomenine and metformin—may help protect the brain when a stroke occurs in people with type 2 …
Read MoreCan Lifestyle Changes Plus Pills Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
Scientists reviewed 12 research studies that tested whether combining lifestyle changes with supplements or medications could help prevent or slow down …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods May Hurt Your Brain and Memory
Scientists have found that eating too many fatty foods—especially those high in saturated fats—might damage your brain and make it harder to remember things …
Read MoreCoffee and Its Leftovers May Help Your Brain Stay Healthy
A new review of coffee research shows that coffee isn't just a morning pick-me-up—it contains special compounds that might protect your brain from diseases …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Brain After Stroke in Animal Study
Scientists tested whether vitamin D (specifically calcitriol) could help protect rat brains after a stroke. They found that rats given vitamin D treatment …
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