Weight Loss, Memory Gain
Need another incentive to shed a few pounds? When you lose weight by changing your eating habits, your memory and mind get sharper, Swedish researchers have found. Previous research has shown that...
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Smart Water
Quick, what’s the capital of Poland? The square root of 36? If you can’t come up with the answers, don’t worry — you might just be thirsty. A new report shows that when you drink water, your brain...
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A Walking Head Start
Missing the school bus might be good for teenagers’ grades. A 2013 study from Spain’s University of Granada shows that girls who walk to school perform better on tests than those who commute by bus or...
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Your Brain In Love
In Spike Jonze’s 2013 film Her, a man falls in love with his computer operating system, known as Samantha. The software has a beautiful feminine voice and a great sense of humor. Over time, the man...
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Obesity Harms Brain Functions
Beyond the physical health issues associated with obesity, it may also impair our brains, new research finds. The same study also shows that exercise may help combat obesity-related cognitive decline....
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Overcoming Grain Brain
Several years ago my family’s beloved terrier, Teako, began losing his fur, so my wife and I took him to the veterinarian. The first question the vet asked was simply, “What are you feeding your dog?”...
View ArticleStrengthen Your Memory (Lift Some Weights)
A 2014 Georgia Tech study analyzed the effects of resistance training on episodic memory — memory that’s rooted in a particular event — and the results make for just one more reason to hit the weights....
View ArticleYour Fat May Be Making You Fatter
When we’re hit with too much stress, we rely on our brains to flip the cellular switch that prevents us from eating more than we need. But new research suggests that it’s not just your brain that’s...
View ArticleDietary Shifts May Slow Brain Aging
Eating a healthier diet may slow your brain’s aging process by more than seven years while reducing your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The MIND diet, developed by...
View ArticleHealthy Gut, Healthy Brain
Your brain’s health is dictated by what goes on in your gut. That’s right: What’s taking place in your intestines affects not only your brain’s daily functions, but also determines your risk for a...
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