Study: Extra Vitamin D Boosts Memory But May Slow Reaction Time in Older Adults
In a new study, overweight and obese older women who took more than three times the recommended daily dose of vitamin D showed an increase in memory and learning but…
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Mediterranean Diet Tied to Better Performance in 5K Run
A small study found that 11 athletes who consumed a Mediterranean diet for less than a week increased their performance in a long-distance running test. The researchers hypothesize that the…
Personality Test May Improve Care for Men With Prostate Cancer
Men with high neuroticism are significantly more likely to suffer from adverse events, such as erectile dysfunction and incontinence, which may put their recovery from prostate cancer surgery at risk….
Periodontitis May Increase Risk for Dementia
A new South Korean study adds to the growing body of evidence that chronic periodontitis may be a risk factor for dementia. Periodontitis occurs when an untreated gum infection spreads…
Essential Nutrient May Protect Fetal Brain Development From Maternal Infection
Choline, an essential B vitamin nutrient, lowers the risk of fetal brain developmental problems that may occur after maternal infections such as colds and influenza (flu), according to a new…
Gratitude in Workplace Can Hike Mental, Physical Health
Expressing gratitude at work is associated with better mental and physical health for everyone involved, according to a new study led by Portland State University in Oregon. The research focused…
Smoking, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Obesity Linked to Unhealthy Brains
Factors that influence the health of our blood vessels, such as smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, are linked to less healthy brains, according to a new study. The…
Being in Nature Can Boost Kids’ Development, Learning
Spending time in nature boosts children’s academic achievement and healthy development in a variety of ways, according to a new analysis published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. “It is…
Mushrooms May Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Older adults who consume more than two servings of mushrooms each week may reduce their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 50 percent, according to a new 6-year study…
Daily Cup of Cocoa May Reduce Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A daily cup of cocoa may help those with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue, according to a small trial study published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. The…