Can a Diabetes Drug Protect Your Brain from Too Much Sugar?
Researchers studied whether a diabetes medication called linagliptin could protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much sugar. Using rats fed a …
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Brain-Healthy Diet May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied whether a specific eating plan called the cMIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp over 10 years. The cMIND diet …
Read MoreHow Vitamin B Helps Your Brain Make New Cells
Scientists have discovered that folic acid, a B vitamin found in foods like leafy greens and beans, plays a crucial role in helping your brain create new brain …
Read MoreSmelling This Plant Oil May Help Your Brain Work Better
Researchers tested whether inhaling phlai essential oil—made from a traditional Asian plant—could boost brain function in healthy adults. In a carefully …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Protect Memory on Low-Carb Diets
Researchers found that eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet can hurt working memory (the ability to remember things for short periods) in mice. …
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 MoreWhat You Eat May Boost Brain Health Protein, Study Finds
Scientists reviewed 13 studies to understand how different diets affect a special protein in your brain called BDNF. This protein is important for memory, …
Read MoreHow Liver Health Affects Brain Memory and Thinking
Scientists discovered that a chemical called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your liver makes when you're on a special diet, may protect your brain and improve …
Read MoreBrain-Boosting Foods: What Science Really Says Works
Scientists are working to figure out which foods actually help keep our brains healthy and prevent memory loss as we age. This research looks at what we've …
Read MoreVitamin A May Help Restore Brain Health in Autism
Researchers studied whether vitamin A could help repair brain damage in rats with autism-like symptoms caused by a medication called valproic acid. They found …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Pills Help Your Brain? What Science Found
Scientists combined results from multiple studies to see if probiotic supplements (the "good bacteria" pills) could boost a brain chemical called BDNF that …
Read MoreDiet Plus Exercise Better for Brain Health Than Either Alone
A new review of 11 studies involving over 3,400 people found that combining healthy eating with regular exercise may help protect and improve brain function …
Read MoreCan Creatine Help Women's Brain Power During Menopause?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called creatine could help women going through menopause think faster and feel better. They gave 36 women different …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Before Surgery Helps Your Brain Stay Sharp
When people don't eat well before surgery, their brains may have a harder time recovering afterward. Researchers reviewed studies showing that malnutrition—not …
Read MoreMany Older Adults in China Don't Know About Malnutrition Risk
Researchers surveyed over 1,200 older adults in China to see how much they knew about malnutrition—a serious but often-missed health problem. They found that …
Read MoreFood and Exercise: Your Secret Weapons for a Sharper Brain
Scientists have found strong evidence that what you eat and how much you exercise directly affect how well your brain works. A special diet called the MIND …
Read MoreA Brain-Protecting Nutrient May Help Your Blood Vessels Stay Young
Scientists discovered that stiff blood vessels in your neck can slow down how quickly your brain processes information. However, a nutrient called lutein—found …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied 289 older adults (ages 65-85) to understand how different types of vitamin D in the blood relate to memory and thinking skills. They found …
Read MoreVitamin D Pills Help College Students Think Better
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates studied whether vitamin D supplements could help college students who don't get enough of this important nutrient. They …
Read MoreExercise Helps HIV Patients' Brains and Gut Health
Researchers studied how exercise affects people living with HIV, focusing on brain health and gut bacteria. They had 62 people with HIV do either regular …
Read MoreCan Vitamin E Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Scientists are testing whether a special form of vitamin E called tocotrienol can help people aged 50-75 feel better and stay healthier. This study involves …
Read MoreTwo Brain Vitamins Work Better Together for Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 2,500 people over age 60 to see how vitamins B2 and E affect thinking and memory skills. They found that people who ate more of both …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Memory in Early Brain Decline
Researchers combined results from nine studies to see if omega-3 supplements (the healthy fats found in fish) could help people with early memory problems or …
Read MoreYour Genes May Influence What You Eat and Your Health
Scientists discovered that your genes—the instructions that make you who you are—may influence not just how smart you are, but also what foods you choose to …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Keep Brains Sharp in Older Adults With Obesity
Researchers tested whether a healthy eating plan called the MIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp. They studied 604 people aged …
Read MoreVitamins and Minerals Your Brain Really Needs to Work Best
Your brain needs certain vitamins and minerals to work properly, just like a car needs oil and gas. A new review of research shows that getting enough of …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Plants Help Your Brain Stay Sharp?
Researchers followed Australian women for 14 years to see if eating more plant-based foods in middle age would help keep their brains sharp later in life. …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists wanted to know if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) could help protect your brain as you get older. They fed …
Read MoreTwo Supplements Together May Help Protect Brain Memory
Scientists tested whether two supplements—vitamin D3 and a compound called dimethyl fumarate—could work together to protect rat brains from Alzheimer's-like …
Read More8-Week Program Helps Older Women Stay Stronger and Sharper
Researchers tested whether a special 8-week counseling program could help older women maintain their physical strength, mental sharpness, and overall health. …
Read MoreA Citrus Compound May Protect Your Brain from Too Much Salt
Researchers discovered that nobiletin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much salt. In a …
Read MoreHow a Healthy Liver Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Researchers studied 630 older adults to understand how lifestyle choices, diet, and liver health affect memory and thinking skills. They found that people with …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp
Scientists looked at 22 different studies to see if eating mostly plant-based foods could help protect your brain and prevent memory problems. They found that …
Read MoreNatural Compounds May Help Protect Brain Health and Memory
Researchers tested whether two natural substances—schisandrin B (from a plant) and vitamin D—could help protect brain function in aging rats fed an unhealthy …
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease May Affect Your Brain and Memory
Scientists discovered that a common liver disease called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease), which happens when fat builds up in …
Read MoreSpecial Grain Helps Athletes Think Better and Feel Less Stressed
Researchers tested whether eating pearl millet—a nutritious grain—could help young male athletes feel better mentally and think more clearly. Sixty athletes …
Read MoreSpecial Potato Starch Boosts Brain-Healthy Choline Without Harmful Toxins
Researchers tested whether a special type of potato starch called resistant starch could help your body absorb more choline, a nutrient important for brain …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Shape Your Brain Health and Memory
Scientists reviewed research on how two different eating patterns—ketogenic diets (very low carb) and high-carbohydrate diets—affect brain health and memory. …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition and Movement Help Stroke Survivors Keep Sharp Minds
After a stroke, older adults who eat well and stay active tend to keep their thinking skills sharper over time. Researchers followed 284 stroke patients for …
Read MoreNervonic Acid: A Brain-Boosting Nutrient You Should Know About
Nervonic acid is a special fat that your brain needs to work properly, but your body doesn't make enough of it on its own. Scientists are discovering that this …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Brain Health in People with Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that regular exercise can improve brain function and blood flow in people with fatty liver disease caused by obesity and metabolism problems. …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Fix Brain Problems Caused by Fatty Foods
Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber called fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) can help restore normal brain function in mice that ate too much fatty …
Read MoreEating Peanuts Daily May Help Your Brain Stay Sharp as You Age
Researchers wanted to know if eating peanuts could help older adults think better and have healthier brains. They had 31 healthy people over 60 eat about 2 …
Read MoreCan Eating in a Shorter Time Window Help Alzheimer's Patients Think Better?
Researchers are testing whether eating all your food within a limited time window each day might help people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease improve their …
Read MoreCan Silkworm Pills Help Your Memory? New Study Has Mixed Results
Researchers in Korea tested whether a combination of nutritional drinks and silkworm pills could help older adults with early memory problems. Sixty-two people …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Sleep, and Diet Keep Your Brain Young and Sharp
Scientists have discovered that the way you live—how much you exercise, what you eat, how well you sleep, and how active your mind stays—directly affects …
Read MoreRed Radish Sprouts May Help Protect Your Brain and Gut Health
Researchers discovered that red radish sprouts might help prevent weight gain and memory problems caused by eating too much fatty food. In a study with mice, …
Read MoreExercise Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Think Better and Feel Great
Researchers studied 43 older adults with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 12-week exercise program combining strength training and aerobic cycling twice …
Read MoreA Niacin Compound May Help Protect Brain Memory From Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers tested a compound called Acipimox (a relative of vitamin B3) to see if it could protect the brain from damage caused by eating a high-fat diet. …
Read MorePomegranate Compound May Help Protect Brain Function in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that punicalagin, a natural compound found in pomegranates, may help protect memory and thinking skills in people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Protect Brain Health in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) could help protect the brain in rats with type 2 diabetes. They found that rats …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Depression and Brain Fog
A new analysis of seven research studies suggests that taking probiotics—the "good bacteria" found in supplements and fermented foods—may help reduce …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound May Protect Your Brain from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in sea buckthorn berries may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty food. In …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Brain Work Better, Study Shows
Researchers looked at 59 different studies to see if foods and supplements rich in anthocyanins—the purple and red pigments found in berries, grapes, and other …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes May Affect Memory in Older Adults
Researchers studied 564 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how the disease affects thinking and memory skills. They found that about half of these …
Read MoreA Fiber Supplement May Help Protect Your Brain from Too Much Salt
Eating too much salt can hurt your brain's ability to learn and remember, but a new study suggests that a natural fiber called inulin might help fix this …
Read MoreCan Eating Walnuts Help Your Brain Work Better?
Researchers are testing whether walnuts can help people who notice their memory and thinking skills aren't as sharp as they used to be. About 1 in 9 Americans …
Read MoreProcessed Foods May Hurt Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Americans over age 60 to see how different eating patterns affected their memory and thinking skills. They found that people …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving over 17,000 older adults to see if following the MIND diet helps protect brain function. The MIND diet combines the …
Read MoreBrain Supplement Creatine May Help Memory in Older Adults
Scientists reviewed six studies involving over 1,500 older adults to see if creatine, a popular muscle supplement, might also help brain function. They found …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Give Your Brain a Small Boost as You Age
Scientists looked at 17 studies involving over 5,000 older adults to see if B vitamins help keep minds sharp. They found that taking B6, B9 (folate), or B12 …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet Reduces Inflammation and Protects Memory
Scientists studied nearly 4,000 older adults for seven years to see how the MIND diet affects brain health. The MIND diet combines foods from the Mediterranean …
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Early Life May Hurt Memory Later On
Scientists studied young rats to understand how unpredictable access to food affects the brain. They gave some rats steady meals while others had unpredictable …
Read MoreChinese Herb May Help Brain Function After Poor Sleep
Scientists tested whether a traditional Chinese herb called Danshen could help rats think better after being sleep-deprived for 21 days. They found that rats …
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