Caffeine may block inflammation linked to mild cognitive impairment
19 OCT 2012 URBANA – Recent studies have linked caffeine consumption to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and a new University of Illinois study may be able to explain…
Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 13-Oct-2014 Disputed theory on Parkinson's origin strengthened Parkinson's disease is strongly linked to the degeneration of the brain's movement center. In the last decade, the question of…
Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E5aPXpXO00] Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells - Lead author of the study, Adele Rueger, said: “While several substances have been described to promote stem cell proliferation…
Single dose of antidepressant changes the brains structure within 3 hours
A single dose of antidepressant is enough to produce dramatic changes in the functional architecture of the human brain. Brain scans taken of people before and after an acute dose…
Researchers debunk ” the lack of dopamine ” myth about Parkinson’s disease
" Scanning the brain of a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease reveals that in spite of dopamine cell death, there are no signs of a lack of dopamine – even at…
Not enough vitamin B1 can cause brain damage
"the diagnosis is missed on clinical examination in 75 to 80 percent of cases" Toxins and other metabolic disorders also can cause encephalopathy MAYWOOD, Ill – (Sept. 11, 2014) A…
A diet high in choline during pregnancy may mean less stress for baby
" only one in 10 Americans is meeting the Adequate Intake (AI) guidelines for choline " Most women in the US consume too little choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs…
How a protein meal tells your brain you’re full
29 JUL 2012 Feeling full involves more than just the uncomfortable sensation that your waistband is getting tight. Investigators reporting online on July 5th in the Cell Press journal Cell…
Drinking high-fructose corn syrup or sucrose sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs memory and inflames the hippocampus
7/29/2014, Seattle, WA. Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of…
New discoveries on depression / able to cure memory dysfunction in ‘depressed’ rats by giving them doses of D-serine
[PRESS RELEASE 28 February 2012] During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have…
Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain
09 MAR 2012 Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and…
A glass of milk a day could benefit your brain
10 Feb 2012 New research finds milk drinkers scored better on memory and brain function tests Pouring at least one glass of milk each day could not only boost your…
Is glaucoma a brain disease?
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 5-Jun-2014 Scientists find that jigsaw effect in glaucoma patients proves it is Rockville, Md. — Findings from a new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology…
Research proving link between Epstein-Barr virus and MS could point the way to treatment and prevention
Wednesday 4 January 2012 A new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London shows how a particular virus tricks the immune system into triggering inflammation and nerve cell…
Diet counts: Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life
Iron is a popular topic in health news. Doctors prescribe it for medical reasons, and it's available over the counter as a dietary supplement. And while it's known that too…
Italian scientists discovered a molecule for ‘brain longevity’ turned on by diet
Eating less keeps the brain young Overeating may cause brain aging while eating less turns on a molecule that helps the brain stay young. A team of Italian researchers at…
Ecstasy drug causes chronic loss of serotonin in humans
17 DEC 2011 Ecstasy drug produces lasting toxicity in the brain Recreational use of Ecstasy – the illegal “rave” drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth…
Smart drugs (i.e. Methylphenidate sold as Ritalin and Concerta ) pose special risks to the developing brain of young people
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 13-May-2014 Over a million American students misuse prescription drugs or take illegal stimulants to increase their attention span, memory, and capacity to stay awake. Such "smart drugs"…
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