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Lean red meat consumption linked to improved me...

Nutrient bioavailability, not food group elimination, may be the key to optimizing mental performance.

Lean red meat consumption linked to improved mental health in new research

Nutrient bioavailability, not food group elimination, may be the key to optimizing mental performance.

Multivitamin bottle surrounded by capsules, minimalist line art, highlighting vitamin supplements linked to brain health.

How to pick a multivitamin that supports cognit...

Nutrient depletion in modern produce makes strategic supplementation increasingly relevant for cognitive health.

How to pick a multivitamin that supports cognitive function

Nutrient depletion in modern produce makes strategic supplementation increasingly relevant for cognitive health.

Minimalist line art of liver and brain connected by filtering system, illustrating the link between liver disease and brain symptoms.

What your state of mind might be telling you ab...

Early recognition of these cognitive warning signs could be life-saving for those with compromised liver function.

What your state of mind might be telling you about your liver health

Early recognition of these cognitive warning signs could be life-saving for those with compromised liver function.

Research finds lemon balm boosts memory while reducing anxiety

Research finds lemon balm boosts memory while r...

Unlike other calming supplements, it promotes relaxation without inducing drowsiness.

Research finds lemon balm boosts memory while reducing anxiety

Unlike other calming supplements, it promotes relaxation without inducing drowsiness.

Withering landscape morphs into retro-futuristic scene, featuring neon pink and purple gradients, grid patterns, and chrome textures.

Depressed or anxious? New research says your en...

Environmental changes trigger chronic nervous system hypervigilance, depleting mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Depressed or anxious? New research says your environment may be to blame

Environmental changes trigger chronic nervous system hypervigilance, depleting mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Young adults relaxing on a park bench in a city forest, surrounded by tall trees and natural light, conveying relaxation.

Stanford research shows that even brief exposur...

Just 15 minutes of mindful presence outperforms longer active recreation for mental health benefits.

Stanford research shows that even brief exposure to nature reduces anxiety and depression

Just 15 minutes of mindful presence outperforms longer active recreation for mental health benefits.

How fasting helps clean up your brain

How fasting helps clean up your brain

Blood ketone levels above 3 millimoles trigger significant cleanup of brain's toxic protein aggregates.

How fasting helps clean up your brain

Blood ketone levels above 3 millimoles trigger significant cleanup of brain's toxic protein aggregates.

Man sweating at desk, looking frustrated, highlighting cognitive struggles during heat waves linked to decreased brain function.

How extreme heat harms your brain

Heat-disrupted sleep creates a compounding effect on memory and decision-making abilities.

How extreme heat harms your brain

Heat-disrupted sleep creates a compounding effect on memory and decision-making abilities.

Older adult with thoughtful expression reflecting on food security and cognitive health, surrounded by groceries.

10-year study finds food security slows cogniti...

Chronic stress from food insecurity accelerates hippocampal damage through elevated cortisol levels.

10-year study finds food security slows cognitive decline by 10%

Chronic stress from food insecurity accelerates hippocampal damage through elevated cortisol levels.

Neuroscientists analyze brain imaging data showing mind blanking resembles deep sleep, crucial for cognitive health and performance.

What "mind blanking" can teach us about cogniti...

Your brain's brief offline moments could be essential maintenance cycles, not lapses in productivity.

What "mind blanking" can teach us about cognitive optimization

Your brain's brief offline moments could be essential maintenance cycles, not lapses in productivity.

Green tea leaves scattered on a wooden surface, highlighting L-Theanine's natural source for social anxiety support.

8 natural nootropics that may help manage socia...

These compounds support neurotransmitter balance without the side effects of traditional medications.

8 natural nootropics that may help manage social anxiety symptoms

These compounds support neurotransmitter balance without the side effects of traditional medications.

Researchers examine brain scans showing lesions linked to heavy alcohol use, highlighting risks of cognitive decline.

How much alcohol is too much if you want to avo...

Vascular damage from "moderate" drinking can negate benefits of cognitive enhancement protocols.

How much alcohol is too much if you want to avoid cognitive decline?

Vascular damage from "moderate" drinking can negate benefits of cognitive enhancement protocols.

College student with electrodes attached to head during brain imaging session, highlighting neural study on pornography consumption.

New research finds frequent porn use alters bra...

Neural changes mirror substance dependencies, weakening the brain's CEO region.

New research finds frequent porn use alters brain patterns

Neural changes mirror substance dependencies, weakening the brain's CEO region.

Macaque monkey participating in brain stimulation research to explore cognitive benefits similar to napping.

Can you get the cognitive benefits of napping w...

The 20-30 minute sweet spot still reigns supreme for natural cognitive recovery.

Can you get the cognitive benefits of napping without actually falling asleep?

The 20-30 minute sweet spot still reigns supreme for natural cognitive recovery.

Child studying in a bedroom with a HEPA air purifier, surrounded by books and natural light, promoting brain development.

7 ways indoor air quality affects children's br...

Children breathe more air per pound than adults, making them uniquely vulnerable to household pollutants.

7 ways indoor air quality affects children's brain development

Children breathe more air per pound than adults, making them uniquely vulnerable to household pollutants.

Person using a laptop, analyzing a graph of brain activity, illustrating machine learning research on cognitive performance.

The top 3 factors that predict brain performanc...

Blood pressure and BMI outrank diet quality, but strategic nutrition can offset these detriments.

The top 3 factors that predict brain performance according to new machine learning research

Blood pressure and BMI outrank diet quality, but strategic nutrition can offset these detriments.

Neural scan highlights gamma waves during insight, showing research on brain activity related to creative problem-solving.

Study reveals why insight solutions are remembe...

The hippocampus activates specifically during these eureka moments, cementing solutions into long-term memory.

Study reveals why insight solutions are remembered 30% better

The hippocampus activates specifically during these eureka moments, cementing solutions into long-term memory.

Yale scientists analyzing brain scans with AI to predict early signs of psychosis before symptoms develop.

Yale researchers use AI to predict psychosis, e...

Machine learning algorithms detect subtle brain activity patterns invisible to the human eye.

Yale researchers use AI to predict psychosis, even before symptoms appear

Machine learning algorithms detect subtle brain activity patterns invisible to the human eye.

Elderly man holding head, looking concerned; air pollution particles and cityscape in the background.

Air pollution increases dementia risk by up to ...

Ultrafine particles cross the blood-brain barrier, directly damaging neural tissue over time.

Air pollution increases dementia risk by up to 13% in new study

Ultrafine particles cross the blood-brain barrier, directly damaging neural tissue over time.

Creatine supplement powder and scoop on white surface, highlighting its importance in physical and cognitive health.

How creatine's benefits extend beyond muscle bu...

Lower baseline levels in women may lead to proportionally greater benefits from supplementation.

How creatine's benefits extend beyond muscle building, especially for women

Lower baseline levels in women may lead to proportionally greater benefits from supplementation.

Golden retriever and tabby cat sit together on a sofa, symbolizing pets' role in supporting brain health.

New study shows pet ownership slows cognitive d...

Eighteen-year study reveals furry companions provide natural cognitive stimulation as we age.

New study shows pet ownership slows cognitive decline in adults over 50

Eighteen-year study reveals furry companions provide natural cognitive stimulation as we age.