Cheesecake… and a double bacon cheeseburger with supersize fries and a coke. Throw in a vanilla or chocolate milkshake. If you crave any of these food choices (and many of us do), also know that you’re creating an active neurofeedback loop with your brain. That’s the implication from a recent research study published in Nature… Read More »
A recent article in the Journal of Applied Physiology points out several interesting benefits to your brain from regular exercise, including both aerobic activity and strength training. The meta research article looked at over one hundred studies that measured various aspects of cognitive performance after cardio (aerobic) workouts and strength training. This meta analysis highlighted… Read More »
Want to keep your brain from shrinking as you age? Eat more fish. That’s the conclusion from a recent article in the journal Neurology. Based on the ongoing Framingham Study, researchers looked at interrelationships between omega 3 levels in blood samples and brain size for over 1,500 study participants. Omega-3s are unsaturated fats that are… Read More »
More confirmation that a daily glass of wine (or beer, or spirits) is good for your heart health and brain health. The Journal of the American Heart Association reported on alcohol use patterns for 83,000 women from 1976 to 2006, as part of the Nurses Health Study. The bottom line from the study is that… Read More »
If you like oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits, you’re also helping to protect yourself from a stroke. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association tracked 70,000 women over a period of 14 years, and looked at their diet and food patterns. The women in the study who regularly consumed citrus… Read More »
Several health and science news stories have reported on research studies that looked at soccer headers and possible brain damage. Current research isn’t conclusive on the short term effects of multiple headers off a soccer ball, at least when it comes to cognitive performance. What did jump out at me from one study was that… Read More »