New Technique Connects Lab-Grown “Neural Organoids” to Resemble Brain Circuits
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo via News-Medical – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide.…
Strange Link Between Fat and Brain Health
Al Sears, MD, CNS – By age 60, you have a 50/50 chance of having a clinically enlarged prostate. And it only gets worse every…
Sequencing Reveals Eye Microbiome Variances Linked to Dry Eye
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology via News-Medical – Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients…
3 Ways to Boost Your Mental Energy When You Are Tired & Overwhelmed
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #364) and blog, I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed. …
Targeting the Brain Should Be the Focus of ALS Therapy, Not Just Spinal Cord
Northwestern University via News-Medical – The brain is indeed a target for treating ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered. This flips a long-standing belief…
Slash Your Risk of Brain Disorders by Making Sure You Get Enough of THIS Fatty Acid
Michelle Marks via NaturalHealth365 – Are you omega-3 deficient? According to an overwhelming abundance of scientific data – the answer (for most people) is yes. Low…
Surprising Reasons You May Be Anxious + How to Use the Neurocycle to Manage & Reduce Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #286) and blog, I am going to talk about anxiety. I get asked so many questions about anxiety,…
BrainGate: First Human Use of High-Bandwidth Wireless Brain-Computer Interface
Brown University via Newswise – PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center] — Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people…
Cancer HELP: Slow Down the Growth of Tumor Cells with a “HOT” Food Choice
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – Did you know the heat you feel after biting into a hot chili pepper is good for you? The compound capsaicin…
Tools to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Cognitive Function
Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – Your brain is one of the most complex organs in your body and is responsible for your movements, mood,…
“Brain Training” May Be an Effective Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Lawson Health Research via EurekAlert – LONDON, ON – Neurofeedback, also called ‘brain training,’ consists of exercises where individuals regulate their own brain activity. In a…
How Fasting Improves Mental & Brain Health
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – The brain is no doubt one of our most important organs. Not only does it control our basic…
How to Hack Brain Chemicals to Boost Happiness
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Most people understand that the brain regulates mood, but how exactly does that happen? While scientists continue to explore…
How These Mushrooms & Adaptogens Can Help Grow Brain Cells, Reduce Anxiety, and Fight off Depression
Dr. Caroline Leaf – When many of us think of mushrooms, we either think of the ones we cook with, the ones people use to…
Surgeons Safely Remove Mystery Bullet from Boy’s Brain
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – ‘It’s quite remarkable,’ says Israeli pediatric neurosurgeon. ‘Two days after the surgery, the boy is eating, talking and moving his limbs.’…