How healthy are your red blood cells? You might want to find out, as their condition could be tied to the future health of your brain. A study at the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrates that if your blood…
If you were constantly reminded to wash your hands as a child, you were not alone. While keeping your hands clean is essential in certain situations, researchers suggest that you may need to get your hands a little dirty to…
Imagine having the ability to improve your memory and maintain your mental focus in just 20 minutes. It may sound too good to be true, but researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found a simple, all-natural way…
Are you aware that substances lurking in your blood could signal that you are at serious risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at the University of California Davis (UC Davis) found that your cholesterol profile directly correlates with your Alzheimer’s…
Aging might be inevitable, but memory loss doesn’t have to be. Research from the Universities of Pittsburgh and Illinois, Rice University, and Ohio State University points to a promising, simple strategy to maintain cognitive function during those golden years–and it’s…
When you think of exercise, muscle growth and increased stamina are probably the first benefits that come to mind. However, there’s an organ that also improves when you work out, and that’s your brain. Exercise Generates New Brain Cells Recent…
Put away the old stereotype of the muscle-bound person who exercises incessantly but can barely remember their own name. It’s time to embrace the notion that strenuous exercise not only grows bigger, stronger muscles, but it also probably results in…
Imagine losing your memory, suffering nerve damage, or even falling victim to anemia – all because you took heartburn medicine. It might sound far-fetched, but scientists have discovered that this frightening scenario may stem from a disturbing vitamin deficiency directly…
Alzheimer’s disease is a dreadful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s incurable and leads to a slow decline in cognitive ability and memory. But what if there was a way to slow down that decline, and help those…
If you’ve ever felt completely engrossed in a great book, you’re not alone – and it’s actually changing your brain! Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta found that when you read a novel, it increases the connectivity among neurons in…
Picture this: after a full day of learning and processing information, your brain is firing on all cylinders, soaking up knowledge and making new connections. It seems logical that getting a good night’s sleep would strengthen these connections, solidifying the…
It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern for millions of people around the world. But what if there was a common toxin lurking in your environment, putting you at risk for this devastating illness? A ground-breaking study…