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10/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Here’s how eating can help boost brain health
One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by a team of […]
10/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The bush apple tree found to have neuroprotective properties that could be used as an intervention against neurodegenerative diseases
A person’s brain health declines as he ages. In particular, neurons — building blocks of the nervous system — die or become damaged. As a result, his risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease increases. Fortunately, he can protect himself from neurodegenerative diseases with the help of natural medicines like the bush apple […]
08/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Nutrient-rich mushrooms can significantly lower the risk of cognitive decline
Do you want to protect your brain from seemingly inevitable cognitive decline which comes with age? Then eat lots of mushroom every week as they contain many nutrients and natural compounds that decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment. The savory taste of mushrooms makes them a staple ingredient in various cuisines and recipes. In fact, many people around the world use and […]
08/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could a medicinal herb native to California treat Alzheimer’s?
The medicinal herb called yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) contains a compound that may be able to reduce harmful swelling in the brain. Researchers said the plant-based chemical shows promise as a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Native to California, yerba santa means “holy herb” in Spanish. Yerba santa is traditionally used as a natural remedy for headaches, fevers, and other […]
06/24/2019
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By Janine Acero
The potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside from Rhodiola rosea
Researchers from China investigated the potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside, a chemical compound found in the plant Rhodiola rosea. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Microglial activation leads to increased production of pro-inflammatory enzymes and cytokines, which is considered to be a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases. Only a few drugs […]
07/26/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Powerful healing effects of taking quercetin and vitamin C
Your body can be compared to an extremely complex machine. For it to function normally and keep itself safe from potential threats, such as disease, it needs to take nutrients from your environment, specifically, through your diet. Quercetin is one of the many natural chemicals you obtain from eating plants. Although not as well-known as […]
07/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Supplemental nutrition found to treat brain injury better than prescriptions, and may even provide some protection against injury
Concussions are part of any contact sport. However, while most injuries are rarely fatal, these injuries may affect long-term brain function. One novel approach to recovery being looked at recently is the use of nutritional supplementation to treat sports-related concussions. In a review led by researchers from the Texas Christian University, the team pored through available information to determine […]
07/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Seaweed prevents Parkinson’s disease, according to new study
Research has shown that certain seaweeds have the potential to prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the ability of antioxidant-rich seaweeds to protect brain cells from the neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA, also known as oxidopamine), a chemical used to simulate Parkinson’s disease. In the study, researchers from the Polytechnic […]
03/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Can caffeine protect you from Parkinson’s?
Caffeine levels in the blood could serve as an indicator of Parkinson’s disease, in particular in its early stages, as a study found that caffeine levels were significantly lower in individuals with neurodegenerative disorder. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Juntendo University in Japan who aimed to develop clinical methods for early detection […]
01/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flowers for Alzheimer’s patients: Several species of iris have been found to protect against the disease
Researchers have discovered a flower that can improve brain performance for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of the study were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine. The paper, titled Protective effect of Iris germanica L. in b-amyloid-induced animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, studied the effects of the bearded iris in treating beta-amyloid-induced […]
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