Vitamin B12 Deficiency Linked to Cognitive Impairment – So How Can You Get More B12 in Your Diet?

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A new study published in Neurology has found that a deficiency in Vitamin B12 is associated with brain atrophy and increased cognitive decline. The study, which examined 121 patients age 65 and over throughout a 5 year period, measured serum markers of vitamin B12, neuropsychological test results, and MRI scans to draw conclusions about B12 [...]

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Posted September 29, 2011 by Karen Merzenich under Neuroscience, Research studies

Our Brain Awareness Session on Brain Foods with Karen Merzenich

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A few weeks ago, we hosted a Q&A session on Facebook about brain foods. Our own in-house chef/recipe developer/scientist Karen Merzenich answered people’s questions and I think we all learned a lot! For those who missed the discussion and prefer to read it in transcript form, I’ve re-posted it here. Question: Do the health benefits [...]

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Posted March 28, 2011 by Marghi Merzenich under Neuroscience, Research studies

Turmeric for Traumatic Brain Injuries? Salk Scientists Say Yes

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We talk often on this blog about the connection between foods and brain health. One of the brain healthy ingredients we recommend working into your diet is turmeric, a bright orange spice that’s a component of many yellow curry powders. In rats, turmeric has been found to reduce amyloid plaques, one of the physical symptoms [...]

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Posted January 18, 2011 by Karen Merzenich under Neuroscience, Research studies