Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

If apples, pistachios, cocoa, and tea don’t appear often in your diet, consider incorporating them into your regular menu. Thanks to their flavanol content, this can mitigate age-related memory loss. That’s according to new research from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Here’s what to know about the … Read more

Physical fitness could potentially mitigate working memory impairments in individuals with depression

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A new study published in NeuroImage: Clinic explored the relationship between exercise, brain functioning, and major depressive disorder. The results indicate that individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) who exercise tend to have better brain functioning than those with MDD who do not exercise. Depression is a common mental health disorder affecting millions of people … Read more

Fitness Watch: How muscle memory helps you get back in shape after a break

Fitness Watch: How muscle memory helps you get back in shape after a break

Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano, or hitting a hole in one, there are just a few things you’ll never forget how to do. And the reason for this phenomenon is thanks to something called muscle memory. Muscle memory applies to a wide range of physical activities, from playing an instrument to playing … Read more

Not getting enough of it in your diet could lead to memory loss, according to one study

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New research shows that a diet rich in flavanols can help older adults avoid age-related memory loss. Flavanols are a type of flavonoid and are important for reducing inflammation. Nutrition experts explain the findings. There are many things we can do to keep our brains sharp as we age. From play brain games TO get … Read more