Multiple scientific studies have proven that fasting does good things to your brain; then why doesn’t Big Pharma show interest in studying it? This post from Collective Evolution highlights the benefits of fasting & intermittent fasting on your brain, and the science behind it. Below is a TEDx talk given by Mark Mattson, the current Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience ... Continue Reading
7 Lifestyle Tips for Improved Brainpower
A healthy lifestyle can support your brain health and even encourage your brain to grow new neurons, a process known as neurogenesis. It was once believed that brain function peaked during early adulthood and then slowly declined, leading to lapses in memory and brain fog during your golden years. Now it's known that our modern lifestyle plays a significant role in ... Continue Reading
Caloric Restriction May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss
This article reports that caloric restriction can delay the onset of neurodegeneration in mice by activating an enzyme known to offer protection against age-related impairments in the brain. Activating an enzyme known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice, according to a study ... Continue Reading
Research Reveals Green Tea Enhances Learning and Memory
If you think drinking green tea seems to make your thinking more clear, you probably aren't imagining it. Research just published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research reveals natural properties of green tea actually affect the generation of new brain cells linked to improved memory and spatial learning. This adds to the growing list of documented green tea ... Continue Reading