You’ve probably heard this scientific “fact”: You cannot grow new brain cells. Once they die because of injury, disease, or age, brain cells are lost forever.
It’s a depressing thought.
Fortunately, it’s completely wrong.
In 1999, scientists confirmed that adult human neurogenesis is possible. Neurogenesis is the creation of new neurons or brain cells.[1]
This discovery had a profound effect on the field of neurology.… Read More
Health experts have told us for years that eating a healthy diet can keep your brain strong as you age.
But what exactly does “healthy” mean? The term is vague. Exactly which foods promote cognition?
Now, a new study may have identified the single healthiest food for your brain.
Scientists from the National University of Singapore conducted a six-year study. They looked at more than 600 subjects over the age of 60.… Read More
We don’t want to get too excited because this was a lab study. It involved mice. But the results were so impressive that we wanted to tell you about them.
Scientists at USC’s Keck School of Medicine recently announced a breakthrough…
For the first time ever, they succeeded in reversing Alzheimer’s disease.
And they did it without drugs.
The best part?… Read More
For people with major depression, antidepressants can be a lifesaver. They can pull people from the brink of overwhelming despair.
But doctors too often prescribe these drugs for less serious problems. One study found that half of all people on antidepressants are not depressed at all.[1]
They walk into the doctor’s office with complaints like insomnia, anxiety, ADHD, or even headaches.… Read More
Athletes know that a vigorous workout can lead to “runner’s high.” This is a feeling of euphoria you get when exercise-activated brain chemicals boost your mood.
For years, researchers attributed runner’s high to hormones called endorphins.
But new research shows that exercise produces another hormone. It may have more profound effects than endorphins. It improves memory and may protect against Alzheimer’s disease.… Read More
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest failures of mainstream medicine. An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from it. And by 2050 that number is expected to more than double.[i]
But conventional doctors don’t have a clue about how to treat the disease…or even what causes it.
Now, a new study shows that Alzheimer’s creeps into your brain in the dead of night.… Read More