We’ve all been there…
We’re working a tough mental task and we can’t quite muster the energy or the brain power to get it done.
… Read MoreBrain Discovery Reveals Secret to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the accumulation of abnormal protein tangles in the brain. They are called amyloid plaques. And they prevent brain cells from functioning normally.
To find a cure for Alzheimer’s, scientists have focused on blood flow to the brain. This makes sense, since blood brings oxygen and nutrients that feed brain cells and clear out amyloid plaques.… Read More
10 Foods That Delay Brain Aging
Chronic inflammation is the enemy of your body and your brain.
Scientists have come to see inflammation as the common factor behind some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.1
But now a study shows that certain foods may fight brain inflammation and the age-related memory problems that come with it.2
… Read MoreThe Yogi Masters Were Right… Meditation Sharpens the Mind
A new study shows that the ancient yogi masters and Buddhists were right… Meditation makes your brain sharper.
And researchers at Trinity College in Dublin have discovered how it works.1
There are different kinds of meditation. Types that focus on breathing have long been known to have particular benefits, such as better ability to focus, and a more positive state of mind.… Read More
Surprising Way to Boost Your Memory
Some of us like to work in a dimly lit room so we can concentrate. We might even close our eyes to focus ourselves mentally.
A darkened environment just seems to lend itself to blocking out distractions.
… Read MoreThis Amount of Alcohol Is Just Right for Your Brain
Scientists call it the “Goldilocks Zone.”
It’s when too little of something is bad for you and so is too much…but a moderate amount is “just right.”
A major new study shows that’s the case with alcohol and Alzheimer’s disease.
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