Tag: a healthier brain
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Nutritionists Explain How Flavonoids Increase Brain Health (and What to Eat)
Flavonoids refer to specific natural substances that constitute beneficial effects for a person’s mental and physical health. So, if you are looking to be the most intelligent person in your classroom or family or simply looking to be the best version of yourself, flavonoids are just the thing you need inside your body. The phenolic…
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Study Reveals: Eat Chocolate to Boost Brain Health
If you like to eat chocolate (who doesn’t, really), you will love to know that it can actually improve brain function. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that healthy adults had improved cognitive performance after consuming cocoa flavanols. 14 out of 18 participants saw improvements in performance on complex tests and recovery…
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Science Explains 3 Ways Exercise Improves An Aging Brain
If you are researching ways to keep your aging brain agile, don’t overlook exercise! That idea makes perfect sense. Exercise is probably one of the most recommended solutions for every physical and mental health-related problem globally. This is for a good reason! The research into exercise’s benefits is wide-ranging and detailed, showcasing its effects on…
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Baylor Study Finds Amino Acids that Improve Cognition in Older Adults
A clinical trial performed by Baylor College of Medicine researchers found that certain amino acids improve cognition in older adults. In the pilot human trial, the researchers examined the effect of supplementation with GlyNAC. This is a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine, precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione. They found that these amino acids could…
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Research Connects Positive Thinking With Reduced Memory Loss
A new study reveals that positive thinking may help reduce memory loss as people age. It seems the people who look at life through rose-colored glasses may have the right idea after all. This study adds to mounting research about the role of a good attitude, or ‘positive effect,’ in healthy aging. The study, published…
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Scientists Explain How One Workout Can Boost Brainpower for 2 Hours
Your alarm blasts alerting you that it’s time to start a new day. You push the snooze button as many times as you can to get a few extra minutes of necessary sleep. You finally drag yourself to the kitchen to put on the coffee and boost your brainpower. Without this caffeinated drink, you know…