New Finding: Vitamins B, C, D, and E May Boost the Brain; Trans Fats May Slow it Down

A new study published in Neurology has found that older people with higher concentrations of vitamins B, C, D, and E may have better mental functioning. The study was conducted in people who had an average age of 87, and noted that the more vitamins found in the subjects’ bloodstream, the better they performed on [...]

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Posted January 10, 2012 by Marghi Merzenich under Neuroscience, Research studies

Nuts For Brain Health!

Many people think that eating nuts is good for your brain. This is true, but not all nuts are created equally. There is great variation in the health benefits to be found in different types of nuts, especially from a brain health perspective. Walnuts are the top nut for brain health. They have a significantly [...]

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Posted August 25, 2010 by Karen Merzenich under Neuroscience, Research studies