These unique fungi have a taste similar to lobster and a "mane" like a lion's, but their greatest attribute of all may be their propensity to boost cognitive function and support a healthy brain
You've probably heard about the microbiome, but what about the myco-biome? You play host to trillions of bacteria, but it turns out the fungi in your gut may also play a role in cognitive decline
The secret to more youthful-looking skin may be sitting right there in your produce basket. A new study suggests that adding a daily avocado to your diet could help improve skin elasticity and firmness, combating common signs of aging
Could beet juice provide you a brain boost superior to coffee or tea?
In case you're looking for an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberries, they're among the healthiest fruits for your heart, brain and body
Another Study Confirms Fluoride’s IQ-Lowering Effects in Children The U.S. CDC and Prevention considers community water fluoridation one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, but has fluoridation stood the test of scientific rigor?
Originating as a medicine, and evolving into one of the world's most popular beverages, green tea is of the most well-researched natural substances in the world. New research adds to an increasingly impressive body of science showing the consumption of this herbal beverage has profoundly neuroprotective properties.
Are you walking into rooms but can’t remember why? Staring into the refrigerator and wondering what you needed? Forgetting familiar phone numbers? Maybe an orange or a carrot would help.
Wheat consumption has been linked to psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia for over 60 years, but recent research indicates the mind-altering properties of this popular food are, in part, caused by it cutting off blood flow to the frontal cortex of the brain.
A new study found that having people with mild cognitive impairment take an extract from spirulina algae improved their visual memory and vocabulary after 12 weeks. The algae supplement was safe and shows promise as a potential natural brain booster
For thousands of years, the rising and setting sun governed human biology. Now, researchers are uncovering how recreating these natural light cycles can dramatically improve our health in the modern world.
MCTs, the primary type of fat found within coconut oil, have been found to boost cognitive performance in older adults suffering from memory disorders as serious as Alzheimer's -- and not after months or even days of treatment, but after a single 40 ml dose!
Questions and debate remain regarding the safety of the injectable gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) used to conduct MRIs after some studies demonstrate safety concerns
Using whey protein has the potential to enhance your overall health and longevity
Claiming a ‘Deadly Internet-Driven Cult’ is driving poor statin drug sales, a prominent cardiologist says that the hundreds of 'side effects' reported in the peer-reviewed medical literature and by patients are just 'imagined.'
The ancients knew rosemary as a memory booster among other things, but only now is science catching up with, remembering and confirming their ancient healing wisdom.
Your spice rack may contain the safest, most fast-acting, brain-boosting substance medical science has yet to confirm effective in a human clinical study
A meta-analysis examining the link between children's IQ and fluoride exposure found that the more fluoride pregnant women and young children are exposed to, the greater the decrease in a child's IQ.
Want to make a quick, easy lifestyle choice that has the potential to benefit brain health and even slow cognitive aging? Pour yourself a delicious glass of tea and bottoms up!
In a world where brain health is increasingly under siege, could the answer to cognitive decline be hiding in the humble pomegranate? A groundbreaking study suggests that a few drops of pomegranate seed oil might be all it takes to give our aging minds a fighting chance.
In a world increasingly dominated by pharmaceutical interventions, scientific research continues to illuminate the remarkable healing properties of whole foods.
The past of our ancestors lives on through us: Groundbreaking research illustrates how parental experience is not only epigenetically imprinted onto offspring, but onto an unprecedented number of future generations. Rather than occurring over the elongated time scale of millions of years, genetic change can transpire in real biological time through nanoparticles known as exosomes
Move over apples. An avocado a day may be key to keeping the doctor away by fortifying your body with vital nutrients for your skin, brain and heart, while warding off obesity and other health conditions. Here are four benefits you can expect when you eat one avocado daily.