Category Archives: Nutrition

Magnesium May Improve Memory Study Shows

January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm

A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Memory, brain food, neural connections, plasticity | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Brain Healthy Foods, What to Choose

July 23, 2009 – 11:12 pm

Of course, there are many excellent types of food and ingredients for your brain. But which ones are totally natural and easily available?
Let’s cover  five of the brain healthiest foods, starting with… wild salmon! We all know the benefits of salmon, especially wild as opposed to farm-raised salmon. It is a great source of essential [...]

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, neural connections | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Holiday Meals are Good for the Brain

November 24, 2007 – 5:56 pm

Overindulging during the Thanksgiving holidays? Don’t feel guilty because many of the foods we eat during the festivities contain significant amounts of antioxidants. Turkey, cranberries, stuffing and even hot cocoa can deliver benefits to your brain. Read the article in Psychology Today and reach for the leftovers!

By Diana Miner | Also posted in Brain health, Health & Wellness | Comments (0)

Increase Brain Power with Food

October 19, 2007 – 11:00 am

Certain foods can increase your brain power and can keep you living healthier and longer. And since the brain is a hungry organ in the sense that it is metabolically active, we need to feed it with the right foods for optimal performance. Here are 4 tips for an intelligent diet.
1. Water
Our brains are about [...]

By Diana Miner | Also posted in Health & Wellness, Mental Health | Comments (0)

Brain Food: How Much Do You Know?

August 16, 2007 – 4:06 pm

Which foods may boost memory and cognitive thinking?
Take the informative Brain Food Quiz at WebMD

By Laura | Also posted in Brain Fitness Online, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Leading a Long and Cognitively Strong Life

July 28, 2007 – 1:00 pm

Adding years to your life depends on many things – good genes are a start, but certain lifestyle habits can have quite a significant impact. Living longer is one thing, and living a cognitively strong life can be quite another. Health and Medical magazines have long touted the benefits of certain healthy behaviors for body [...]

By Laura | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Training, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology, Seniors | Comments (0)

Your memory: 5 ways to keep it sharp

February 22, 2007 – 12:04 pm

Consumer report has 5 tips on keeping your memory sharp, which includes computer based brain games. All great tips which we strongly recommend.
Read here
 

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Memory, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Seniors | Comments (0)

Coffee has its benefits

January 10, 2007 – 4:32 pm

Here is an article by Dr. Rallie McAllister on the positives of coffee.
“Coffee may have even greater benefits on the human brain, protecting it from degenerative disorders that lead to dementia. Recent studies suggest that habitual coffee drinkers have a lower risk for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease than individuals who abstain”
Read the full artcle here

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mind/Body, Seniors | Comments (0)

Resolve to Exercise Your Brain

January 3, 2007 – 3:48 pm

The Alliance for Aging Research is encouraging Americans to boost their brain health.
“There is a lot we can do to keep our brains healthy and potentially prevent or lessen the cognitive decline that often comes with aging,” Daniel Perry, executive director of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research”
You can see the full article here

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Training, Brain exercises, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mind/Body, Seniors | Comments (0)

Nestlé foods and your brain

November 22, 2006 – 12:14 pm

Here is an interesting post over at Brain Ready on how the large consumer food group Nestlé is looking into brain health.
Nestle is entering into a five-year research effort with an esteemed research branch of the Swiss government, the EPFL Brain Mind Institute,  to study, “the role nutrition plays in children’s brain development to identifying ways of [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Mind/Body | Comments (0)