A recent Nutrients journal study investigates the association between flavonoid intake and cognitive performance. Study: Association between Flavonoid Intake and Cognitive Executive Function among ...

Dark chocolate, rich in polyphenols, increases cerebral blood flow and improves cognitive function. This study aimed to determine whether the consumption of chocolate with a high concentration of ...

Nicotine's paradox: Study uncovers potential cognitive benefits of smoking for HIV-positive individuals amid neuroinflammatory challenges. Study: Cigarette smoking is associated with reduced ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...

Cognitive health refers to the mental processes that allow us to think, learn, remember and make decisions. It’s what helps us stay sharp and focused in our daily lives, from recalling names to ...

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For 60 years, clinicians have been combining neurofeedback with meditation to speed the learning process and potentially enhance the benefits of meditation (Tarrant, 2017a). However, there has not yet ...

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Share on Pinterest The Mediterranean diet may not provide brain health benefits to all populations, new research finds. Maskot/Getty Images Past studies show the Mediterranean diet may help protect a ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that aims to alleviate the symptoms of menopause by replenishing hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which naturally decrease as women age ...

Real and sham acupuncture were both linked to clinically meaningful and lasting improvements in perceived cognitive ...

These results suggest that there may have been some gain in cognitive performance because of the training. While other studies have demonstrated that neurofeedback can be an effective tool to direct ...