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According to a recent Chinese study, the time people go to bed and the amount of sleep time may be a sign of cognitive decline

A recent research reviewed existing 41 observational studies with 792.500 participants to investigate a possible relation between BMI (body mass index) and different types of

Researchers of a recent small study investigated a possible relation between different vestibular symptoms (such as dizziness and vertigo) and different types of headaches including

According to a small randomized, crossover trial the keto and Mediterranean diets both can help people manage diabetes. The trial involved 33 participants with prediabetes

This is the conclusion of a recent study in South Korea. Researchers used information from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. They compared the incidence

A recent study has found that compared to 2 children, having 3 or more of them has a negative effect on brain health later in

This information comes from a recent large UK study. The study showed that while the number of people with memory problems had remained stable, the

According to a recent study, the visual ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) can reveal a higher risk of developing dementia. The study showed that the

1 glas of alhocol drink/day for women and 2 glasses for men is considered to be safe for our health and our brain. More than

B3 has different forms, where nicotinamide riboside (NR) is the most important one in case of Parkinson’s. It serves as a raw material for the

We know that a Mediterranean diet is good for our health. We are also aware that certain products provide us with more health benefits than

Finally the good news for vegetarians and vegans! It seems that a plant-based diet can provide not only with necessary amount of protein, but als

Spinach stays always high in the list of plant-based products, rich in calcium, as it has the most calcium in this category (260mg/cup cooked). However,

According to a recent study, stability in body mass index (BMI) over time is linked to a slower cognitive decline in older people.

Diet is our best medicine. What we eat has a big contribution to how we age. The results of a recent study is another scientific

If I ask you to name only 1 vitamin, which is commonly present in all vegetables, you would most probably say “vitamin C”. And you

We know that dark chocolate in moderation is good for your brain health. It makes you happier, facilitates the blood supply with necessary oxygen and

The main reason why a Western diet is bad for our health is that it stimulates oxidative stress. A recent study showed that this oxidative

Nowadays garlic is a “must-have” in our kitchen to fight various viruses, that become especially active in autumn. The health benefits of garlic are wide,

According to a recent study, migraine could increase risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s. This finding is based on the meta-analysis of 5 published cohort

According to a large Swedish study, there is a link between ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and dementia across generations. The study showed, based on the information

According to a recent small study, omega-3 supplements are able to stabilize memory function in people with Alzheimer’s. The study examined the effect of omega-3

A recent study investigated a relationship between diet quality and dietary patterns (Mediterranean or DASH diet) and migraine symptoms. It turned out that people aged

We have different lifestyle advices to slow down our brain aging and minimize chances of getting a brain disease. A recent study added another important

There is a growing evidence that the gut microbes play a vital role in our aging process. A recent study on mice has shown that

The standard method of monitoring people with a high risk of brain tumors nowadays is having an MRI every 3 months, which is followed by

It is not known yet what exactly causes cluster headache, but heredity is certainly one of the factors. In a recent large international study, the

We know that spending time outdoors is good for our well-being, our mood and our general health. But did you know that even short stays

According to a recent small study our spirituality and religiosity are located in a specific brain circuit of our neuro-fabric, the periaqueductal gray (PAG). It’s

First of all, what is tryptophan and what is so special about it? Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps our body make melatonin

Lycopene is a one of the most powerful natural antioxidants with many health benefits due to its capacity to fight free radicals that help reduce

According to a recent study, men aged 65+ with less deep sleep and more light sleep suffer from worse attention and processing speed. This can

A recent study investigated the brain aging process of the Tsimane people (the Bolivian Amazon) and found that the difference in brain volumes between middle

According to a recent study, older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia could benefit from active music-making. The study analyzed all relevant studies on

Anticholinergic drugs block the function of neurotransmitter acetylcholine (responsible a.o. for brain signaling) and are prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, from asthma and

Polyphenols from fruit and veggies have a vital impact on our health and its ability to deal with life challenges. Our brain has a big

According to a recent large study, people with depression have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies than those without depression, regardless of genetics, environmental

A new large-scale study found that both smoking and cardiovascular disease impact learning and memory throughout adulthood, starting at age 18.

Driving needs our attention and focus. It’s a complex task that involves different parts of our brain. That is why to be able to drive,

There are different ways of coping with stress. It turned out that one of them is a daily high dosis of omega-3 supplement. According to

The symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol are very unpleasant and severe, depending on the person and his/her degree of dependence on alcohol. That is why

Steroid hormones, namely anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), are a synthetic version of the sex hormone testosterone. They are used as a medical treatment for hormone

Mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamines, minerals and antioxidants. Because of their nutritional value, they help you to stay healthy and to

If you happen to have a brain injury, you need to sleep a lot to facilitate fast and full recovery. According to a recent small

At this moment the blood pressure “120/90” is considered to be normal both for men and women. But according to a recent study, there is

According to a recent small-scale study, drinking coffee regularly reduces the volume of grey matter in the brain, where the information is processed. In the

There is a big debate between scientists whether the moon phases can affect our mood, our health and our sleep. A recent study claimes to

Drinking 1-2 glasses of red grape juice or red wine a day is scientifically proven to improve the brain health due to the bioactive components

According to an extended scientific review on the influence of nuts on brain health and its functioning, walnuts turned out to be the best for

Water-based exercises like swimming and aqua-aerobics are an excellent way to stay fit for people over 55 years old without putting strain on the joints.

The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA play an important role in regulating the immune system and fighting chronic inflammation. According to a small American

Did you know that mineral content of seaweeds (K, Ca, Na, P, Cu, Fe, Se, Mn, Zn, Mg, Cr, and I) is at least 10

There is still an ongoing scientific discussion about eggs and their influence on health. A recent longitudinal study (1991 – 2009) shows that eating one

We know that using social media platforms can make people unhappy. But it does not have to be that way. According to a recent study,

Many people drink a glass of white wine if they have fish for dinner. But did you know that red wine is a perfect companion

Intermittent fasting seems to be an easy and direct way to stimulate your brain. It is experienced by the body as a mild stress. In

According to a recent study, a concussion seems to accelerate biological brain aging by as much as 30 years!

According to a recent study, people who work in physically demanding jobs are 55% more likely to have problems with thinking and remembering (i.e., dementia)

What do you do if your sleep was disrupted several times during the night? Most probably, first thing in the morning you’ll grab a cup

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