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Seafood lovers may be boosting their cognitive health, whether they know it or not. Research from Nottingham Trent University and Queen Mary University of London has found a potential molecule in seafood that may help to protect and improve cognitive function. The study is part of a series that aims to understand how gut bacteria ...click here to read more

By now, you might be aware that a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can negatively influence brain function and memory. But there is more to brain health than eating well and being active. There are several lifestyle habits that may be chipping away at brain health and accelerating cognitive decline. However, the good news is ...click here to read more

A team of researchers from the University of Alberta have found that an overactive bladder could put older adults at a higher risk for falls. The study published in the journal PLOS ONE is the first of its kind to find that urinary incontinence could be a distraction that increases the risk of falling. Falls ...click here to read more

More than half of US adults are carriers of HSV1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), which has no cure. However, researchers are uncovering new information that can help work towards a long-needed vaccine for the condition. The study found that herpes has a sneaky strategy for infecting the nervous system. While some carriers will never ...click here to read more

This holiday season may have the makings of a bit of a doozy. After a year off, many people welcome back friends and loved ones for holiday celebrations. And while it’s recommended that get-togethers remain small and selective to limit the risk of COVID-19, it’s still likely that when you’re celebrating, you might do it ...click here to read more

Regardless of what kind of music you enjoy, there are likely some big benefits to listening to it. So, turn on your stereo and take advantage. Several wide-ranging health benefits are associated with listening to music, including better memory and mood, social connection, energy, and even heart health. Music seems to be an instinct for ...click here to read more

Suppose you eat many fruits, vegetables, beans, and other foods with anti-inflammatory effects, good job. You’re giving yourself a good chance at warding off memory loss, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. However, eating a lot of golden-brown, sugary, starchy, or processed foods that promote inflammation can have the opposite effect. New research suggests ...click here to read more

Everyone likes to feel good, and the hormone serotonin generally brings on that feeling. High levels of serotonin, therefore, may always seem like a good thing. After all, it would mean you’re constantly feeling pretty good. But new data is revealing that feeling good in your brain might not always be great for your gut, ...click here to read more

There’s no shortage of information on the benefits of salmon, the omega-3 rich superfood of the sea. But there isn’t a lot that distinguishes between the types of salmon available on store shelves. And guess what? That info can be pretty important. Because not all salmon are “created” equally. Some salmon is rich in omega-3 ...click here to read more

Some people simply can’t get into meditation and have no desire to learn. If you can’t fully shut your brain down or get bored trying to practice mindfulness or meditation, trust me, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t calm anxieties or combat your stress by slowing down. There’s a reason why people ...click here to read more

Research from Italy has found a possible link between depression and anxiety in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and the vascular barrier in the brain. The study published in the journal Science describes the gut-brain axis response to inflammation and its relationship to psychiatric illness. While previous research has shown that people with inflammatory bowel ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in older adults may come with a cost. It could mean a higher risk for dementia. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging but ignoring it could cause much more harm than good. According to the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care report, age-related hearing loss is the most significant modifiable ...click here to read more

If you’re prone to distraction and making mistakes, meditation may help you regain focus and boost accuracy. A new study looked at a form of meditation called open-monitoring meditation. It focuses on personal awareness of feelings, thoughts, and sensations as they’re happening in mind and body. Researchers from Michigan State University found that this form ...click here to read more

The more that’s learned about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the more far-reaching it seems. New research suggests that COVID-19 can infect the ear and affect hearing and balance. Reports of COVID-19 patients with symptoms like hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and balance problems prompted MIT scientists to look at how the virus may ...click here to read more