Most people are aware of how high sugar intake can affect your body. But what about your brain? A recent study published in the Journal of Physiology has shown the negative effect of a long-term high-fructose diet has on the brain. The study was conducted on rats and indicated that drinking soft drinks or eating [...]
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color”. National Nutrition Week was first observed in 1973 [...]
December 1, 2010 – 12:22 pm
The Holidays… For most people, this period rimes with chocolate, tea, coffee, and lots of sweet treats. As we all know, all these are to be consumed in moderate quantities. But what if a mix of coffee and sugar suddenly turned out to boost your brain efficiency?
By Laura Fay | Also posted in brain, Brain health, Brain Research, Concentration, Memory, Mind Fitness, Nutrition | Tagged brain activity, brain food, Brain Research, brain resources, caffeine, Concentration, Nutrition, sugar, working memory |
This week Dr. Katherine Tucker of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging published a report in the Journals of Gerontology which makes the claim that elderly individuals may be able to help sustain their cognitive function by maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D. The study (Vitamin D Is Associated with Cognitive [...]
This Brain Fitness for Life blog has delivered several articles on ways to keep your memory sharp. Many of you have also inquired about ways to keep your natural energy up throughout the day to help you concentrate better. There are some simple, scientifically proven, things you can do during the course of the day [...]
By Michael Rucker | Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain health, Brain Research, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise | Tagged brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, brain stimulation, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Nutrition, Physical Exercise |
It is well documented that a diet rich in antioxidants, leafy greens, nuts and fish benefits the body in a whole host of different ways. Fresh produce, fish – especially the kind rich in omega-3s like mackerel and salmon – and nuts provide lean protein, healthy fats and plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain health, Brain Research, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, Nutrition, prevent alzheimer's |
Doctors and scientists have long known that n-3 fatty acids, also known as omega-3s, are purported to have a positive influence on brain health. If you are concerned with maintaining your cognitive abilities and keeping your brain healthy you likely already sustain a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids through fish, walnuts, supplementation and/or other [...]
January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm
A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).
January 15, 2010 – 5:36 pm
Cooking is an activity that takes a person through a variety of brain functions. When we take to our kitchens to prepare our favorite dinner recipes, we are also honing many of our cognitive skills.
By Michael Rucker | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness | Tagged brain food, Brain health, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Memory |
December 29, 2009 – 2:56 pm
It’s the time to reflect on the past year 2009 and set new personal goals for the coming year 2010. We have a few ideas for you – some simple, some bigger. The important thing is to resolve to change something. Consider the positive effects on your brain. You’ll be all the better for it…. [...]
By Laura Fay | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Concentration, driving skills, Fitness, Language, Memory, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise | Tagged Brain exercises, brain food, Concentration, driving skills, Memory, Physical Exercise |