May 31, 2022 08:30AM
Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study.
Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM
Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Mar 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy
Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life.
Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM
Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively.
New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function.
Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara
Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.
Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM
A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.
Oct 31, 2021 08:00PM
November 2021 is our annual Mental Health and Well-Being issue which features articles on near-death experience, sacred dance, healthy brain strategies, the healing power of hug and more.
Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy
The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.
Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM
A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.
Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.
Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist
The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.
Aug 31, 2021 08:30AM
A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.
Mar 31, 2021 08:30AM
Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating.
Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM
A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.
Sep 30, 2020 08:00AM
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM
Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.
Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM
Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.
Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.
Jun 01, 2020 12:00AM
Read the June 2020 edition of Natural Awakenings Twin Cities. June's issue features Inspired Lifestyle Travel and Brain Health.
May 29, 2020 08:30AM
People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study.
May 29, 2020 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara
Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow.
May 28, 2020 12:00AM ● By Fran Bieganek
Learn about a brain-heart connection that is key in efficient cognitive functioning, tips to improve cognitive functioning and slow down the negative effects of aging on the brain.
Feb 28, 2020 08:30AM
Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.
Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM
Researchers find unmarried individuals—cohabiting, divorced, separated, widowed and never married—have significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married counterparts.
Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM
Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions.
Aug 31, 2018 12:19PM
People that meditated in a three-month retreat enjoyed cognitive gains in sustained attention that lasted to some degree for seven years.
Mar 01, 2018 06:32PM
Walking, dancing, gardening and other physical activities significantly improve brain volume and lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 31, 2017 11:14AM
West Virginia adults with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s improved their memory and cognitive functions after three months of kirtan kriya meditating or listening to other music 12 minutes a day.
May 29, 2015 10:12AM ● By Linda Sechrist
Our stomach bacteria—derived from the foods we eat—turn out to be key in everything from moods to hunger levels to diseases such as diabetes and autism.
