Category Archives: Brain and Nervous System

Microbiota and Your Mood

Microbiota and Your Mood

From the moment we are born, our body begins to house a unique and diverse population of microbes, commonly referred to as intestinal microbiota.1  While there are many factors that contribute to the colonization of these microbiota, one study suggests that the health of our microbes may be linked to our central nervous system2 andContinue Reading

Fish Oil: Can It Save Your Memories?

Fish Oil: Can It Save Your Memories?

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has been a popular topic in the news over the last ten years. Research on this topic is extensive, as this tragic, progressive disease is currently untreatable. Although researchers have yet to discover a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, there may be a way to prevent this disease, and even reverse some ofContinue Reading

Does Breastfeeding Improve Child Intelligence?

Does Breastfeeding Improve Child Intelligence?

A recent study was designed to show differences in cognitive outcomes among breastfed infants at three intervals of 9 months, 2 years, 4 years, and kindergarten.  In the past there have been numerous publications to determine the benefits of breastfeeding on childhood development with mixed results.  This study was meant to show a relationship betweenContinue Reading

Caffeine: Memory Enhancer?

Caffeine: Memory Enhancer?

In a recent study published in Nature Neuroscience in January 2014 and entitled, “Post-Study Caffeine Administration Enhances Memory Consolidation in Humans”, researchers examined the effects of caffeine administration on memory fortification after subjects studied certain images (1). Caffeine was given following the study session and after 24 hours, there was a significant increase in memoryContinue Reading

Memory Problems? Another Reason to Decrease Salt Consumption.

Memory Problems? Another Reason to Decrease Salt Consumption.

Have you ever wondered why aging is associated with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory difficulties (sometimes even with Alzheimer’s disease) and Anxiety? Could it be related to the nutritional influences?Continue Reading