Where did I leave my keys? Who am I supposed to call again? What did I mean by that scribbled note, anyway? Everybody experiences these incidents of forgetfulness. As we get older, these kinds of memory lapses can become routine, and are casually attributed to "advancing years" by many baby boomers, according to Dr. Heidi … Continue reading Boost Your Memory with Brain-Boosting Supplements
Can’t trust your eyes or your memory? Maybe your brain cells are tired — new study shows being tired disrupts cellular communication in the brain
Do you ever find yourself out of sorts when you’ve had an all-nighter? If you’re often spacing out or if you’re suffering from eye strain, tired brain cells might be to blame. According to a recent study, which is the first of its kind, sleep deprivation can disrupt the brain cells’ ability to communicate with each other … Continue reading Can’t trust your eyes or your memory? Maybe your brain cells are tired — new study shows being tired disrupts cellular communication in the brain
Brain-boosting herbs for better memory
Memory loss and other cognitive conditions are issues that a large number of people start to worry about as they age. A lot of us are conditioned by the media to believe that these problems are natural and inevitable consequences of aging, something that happens to us regardless of how well we look after ourselves. … Continue reading Brain-boosting herbs for better memory
Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
It's no secret that eating junk foods contributes to weight gain and can lead to health complications, but new information about dietary trans fats (dTFA) -- which exist in most junk foods -- shows that consumption of such items is also destroying people's minds. Specifically, memory function among men aged younger than 45 years has … Continue reading Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are very rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids; vitamins E, C, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are an excellent fiber source. A high consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been linked with a decreased risk of cancer. Broccoli contains elements known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals. During chewing and … Continue reading Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Blueberries Improve Memory, Slow Aging and Much More
Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants, the natural substances that fight damage caused by free radicals. In addition to helping prevent memory loss, these versatile and delicious berries have been shown to be effective in fighting chronic degenerative diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, muscular degeneration, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. … Continue reading Blueberries Improve Memory, Slow Aging and Much More
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