Indulging in chocolate might just be the brain boost you’ve been looking for, with studies showing it can significantly enhance cognitive function. Master chocolatier Jason Vishnefske from Santa Barbara Chocolate has shed light on how chocolate positively affects brain health and cognitive abilities. Key components in chocolate, such as flavonoids, caffeine, and theobromine, are instrumental … Read more
Although dementia is typically associated with elderly people, there are warning signs of the disease that can strike people of a younger age. Dementia can begin before the age of 65, which is known as early onset. But it may actually start even earlier and worsen if the symptoms are not recognized. In the UK, … Read more
(NewsNation) — A new study shows that a lack of estrogen can change the brain in several ways. Researchers scanned women’s brains before and after menopause and found they look very different, due to a decrease in estrogen. The women with more red in their scans scored lower on cognitive tests, experienced mood swings and suffered … Read more
Princess Anne is being treated in hospital for concussion and minor head injuries, following what medics believe was a kick from a horse. Concussions are a fairly common occurence but they can lead to serious health problems if symptoms are ignored. Understanding of the impact of head injuries has greatly improved in recent years, and … Read more
(NewsNation) — The arrival of a baby provokes a neurological response in both the male and female brain, according to multiple studies. Darby Saxbe, a professor of psychology at the University of Southern California, has conducted multiple studies using MRI scans to measure changes in the brains of men who became fathers, HuffPost reported. Researchers found that fathers … Read more
Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
No matter our age, most of us are guilty of saying, “I must be getting old,” when we can’t quite find the words to describe something or an important item on our to-do lists slips our minds. Indeed, our brains do change with age; research suggests that the brain shrinks about 5% per decade starting … Read more
Researchers from the National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan used data to study the association and inform evidence-based clinical advice in the future. Chia-Shu Lin, lead author of the study and a professor in dentistry, said to Newsweek: “Most systematic reviews consistently concluded on the role of oral microbiome (the ‘ecosystem’ of the micro-organisms) … Read more
