Earlier this year, we discussed how socialization can help prevent cognitive decline. Now, additional research from Penn State’s Center for Healthy Aging has further solidified this correlation with evidence that social interactions can immediately impact cognitive … [Read more...] about New study confirms brain benefits of regular socialization
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Researchers develop promising new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists from the University of Leicester in the UK along with a team from the University of Medical Center Göttingen in Germany and the research charity LifeArc have made exciting progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The team developed a new method that could … [Read more...] about Researchers develop promising new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
Gut Instincts—Health and the microbiome
“Our body teaches us that health lies in balance and harmony, rather than in conflict and fighting.” - Ilchi Lee BY Amelia Buckley Whether choosing a sandwich option for lunch or accepting a new job offer, we’re all familiar with gut instincts. Although the term “gut … [Read more...] about Gut Instincts—Health and the microbiome
New research links REM sleep and dreaming to healthy brain blood flow
Most of our dreaming occurs during REM cycles of our sleep, but there is still some debate in the scientific community surrounding the purpose of dreaming and different sleep cycles. Hoping to shed some light on why we sleep and dream, researchers from the University of Tsukuba … [Read more...] about New research links REM sleep and dreaming to healthy brain blood flow
Why you should incorporate folate in your diet, even if you’re not pregnant
Generally, people don’t start considering the benefits of consuming folate or folic acid until they’re pregnant, but the truth is that folate is an important nutrient for maintaining health at all phases of life. What is folate anyway? There is a common misconception that … [Read more...] about Why you should incorporate folate in your diet, even if you’re not pregnant