(Natural News) The antioxidant and antidepressant properties of the sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) could be linked to its ability to regulate cellular apoptosis caused by stress, suggested researchers from the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea. Their study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers looked at the ability of sea […]

(Natural News) Feeling anxious about something? Try exercising. Multiple studies have shown a link between the two – from psychological theories suggesting that exercise improves self-efficacy and social interaction to clinical trials that reveal a positive relationship between exercise and anxiety prevention. But why exactly is exercise a great way to reduce feelings of anxiety? Here […]

(Natural News) Electroacupuncture can be used as an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In this paper, its benefits on mild cognitive impairment were investigated in comparison to Western interventions. Almost half of the people with MCI […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that walnuts contain bioactive compounds that modulate microglial activation. This suggests that walnuts may help fight inflammation and neurodegeneration. Researchers at Tufts University hypothesized that whole walnut extract inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation by regulating calmodulin expression through calcium ions. They tested their hypothesis […]

(Natural News) It’s no surprise that in some regions of the world, coconuts are called the “tree of life.” It’s not just because no part of the tree goes unwasted, it’s also due to its multiple health benefits. Recent studies, in particular, have shown that the use of coconuts — especially coconut oil — is […]

(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) Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine investigates the protective effects of the gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) against cognitive impairment and neurotoxicity on amyloid-beta-induced mouse models. Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide, yet its exact causes have not been fully explained in scientific data. Some of the recognized key drivers […]

(Natural News) As each year passes, more studies are finding evidence that chronic diseases, as well as degenerative ones, are associated with poor lifestyle choices. A study from the Tel Aviv University shows that general cognitive decline may be accelerated by insulin resistance. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers find that unhealthy habits […]

(Natural News) Making positive lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and following a nutritious diet, isn’t just good for your physical health. In fact, it can also boost your brain health. Prioritize brain health to boost cognitive function Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a board-certified geropsychologist and clinical psychologist, warns that you should never take your brain health for […]