(Natural News) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), commonly known as electric shock therapy, is without a doubt the most controversial mental health treatment ever to become a part of mainstream psychiatry. Developed by a team of Italian researchers back in 1938, ECT operates on the premise that exposing a mentally ill patient to a jolt of electricity […]

(Natural News) Like the body, the brain needs fuel, which can be obtained from brain-healthy foods. Here are some foods that can give your brain a boost: Cacao: Eating chocolates — the real ones, made from cacao — is good for your brain, thanks to powerful compounds called flavonols. These compounds act as antioxidants and help […]

(Natural News) Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s, also known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, is a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that causes memory loss and dementia in people typically in their 30s to 50s. In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team of researchers found that physical exercise may delay […]

(Natural News) The idea of losing memories — no matter how special or mundane they may be — is one dreaded by a lot of people, but losing them to neurodegenerative disease makes it worse, even unbearable. While numerous studies have been done to investigate these kinds of diseases, the most prevalent of which is Alzheimer’s, their […]

(Natural News) In the United States people who believe in geoengineering are largely viewed as conspiracy nuts. Nonetheless, mainstream media outlets around the world have recently been reporting on it as a normal, logical governmental intervention that they believe shows great promise in the fight against climate change. In fact, as far back as 1965, […]

(Natural News) You do not need nootropic substances to improve your attention, memory, and productivity. There are all-natural mental strategies that can strengthen your brain functions on a daily basis without resorting to so-called “smart drugs” or other special treatments. Some of these memory enhancement strategies will work within hours or even minutes. By taking […]

(Natural News) Despite the medical advances in the last few years, there is still no definitive cure for dementia. That’s why it’s best to prevent it from happening in the first place. According to an Australian study, following a low-protein, high-carbohydrate (LPHC) diet can help boost brain function in mice. Researchers believe that these findings could one […]

(Natural News) Taking up mind-body exercises – for instance, ballroom dancing or tai chi – could help maintain the health of your brain and your body during the later years of your life. This regimen was supported by the results of a new study, in which exercises that involve both mental and physical activities raised the […]

(Natural News) Both matcha and green tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant, but that’s were the similarities end. The former, in particular, is processed further into powder — the word “matcha” literally means “powdered tea.” It’s also known to boost brain and heart health and even protect cells from harmful reactions. Matcha can even support a stable […]

(Natural News) The initial findings of a new study uncovered a link between exposure to smart devices and the brain health of children. The more time kids spent using a smartphone or similar device, the bigger the change in their brain patterns, which could last for the rest of a child’s life. The $300 million experiment scanned the […]