Although drinking by U.S. adolescents has decreased during the last decade, more than 20 percent of U.S. high-school students continue to drink alcohol before the age of 14 years. This can have adverse effects on their neurodevelopment. Continue reading “Early age of drinking leads to neurocognitive and neuropsychological damage”
Mental, not physical, fatigue affects seniors’ walking ability
Low “mental energy” may affect walking patterns in older adults more than physical fatigue. New research about the relationship between walking ability and self-reported mood will be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2018 in San Diego. Continue reading “Mental, not physical, fatigue affects seniors’ walking ability”
Consuming nuts strengthens brainwave function
A new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has found that eating nuts on a regular basis strengthens brainwave frequencies associated with cognition, healing, learning, memory and other key brain functions. An abstract of the study — which was presented in the nutrition section of the Experimental Biology 2017 meetings in San Diego, California, and published in the FASEB Journal. Continue reading “Consuming nuts strengthens brainwave function”
Living close to green spaces is associated with better attention in children
Natural surroundings, including green spaces, may be beneficial for brain development in children, but evidence is still limited. Continue reading “Living close to green spaces is associated with better attention in children”
Running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress
Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise — particularly running — while under stress also helps protect your memory. Continue reading “Running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress”
Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk
Scientists have more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading “Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk”
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