Wine tasting seems to be more engaging for the brain than any other human behavior. Or, at least this is what findings of a US neuroscientist indicate. Yale neuroscientist, Gordon Shepherd, notes that from the first view of a wine bottle to its manipulation in the mouth and then the […]
Our brains are working non-stop; they’re processing, deciding, reacting, analyzing, etc. all the time so it’s no wonder they need all the support they can get to function optimally. Whether it’s dealing with the mental tiredness at the end of a long day or keeping your cognitive function sharp as […]
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the destruction of neurons known as dopaminergic neurons. During this study, the team from the University of Geneva looked at these neurons with the fruit fly as a model of study. They pinpointed a major protein, in the flies and in mice, that […]
One in six Norwegians older than 80 has Alzheimer’s and the numbers are even higher in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this debilitating disease. However, a new and innovative method may offer light at the end of the tunnel and it’s been discovered with […]
L-glutamine or just glutamine is an amino acid that’s a building block of protein and our body needs it in large amounts. The first usage of it in powder form was done by the fitness industry people who wanted to maintain their muscle tissue. Some of the first uses of […]
Are you read to get your mindset shifted?-First, let’s make something clear-there’s no such thing as a left- or right-brained person. We arrive on this world with both sides of our brain and we should use both of them. However, in the modern western society, especially in the business sector, […]
Neuroscience keeps on revealing ways in which coffee and chocolate help boost our brain health and make it stronger. Amazing-more reasons to love this delicious combo! One study done by the National Institute of Aging and Johns Hopkins University published in the Neurochemical Research magazine discovered that the methylxanthines, chemicals […]
According to a recent study, afternoon naps aren’t just an indulgence-they’re a necessity. When we take moderate naps, we’re doing our health a favor. The study was published in the Heart journal and according to the researchers; the Swiss adult individuals who took a nap or two in the day […]
Did you know that sage is a staple herb in different cuisines worldwide? Also known as garden or common sage, this herb is part of the mint family, along with its ‘siblings’, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary. Sage is known for its strong and earthy flavor and this is why […]
According to a research done by a team of experts from York University in Canada and published in JAMA Pediatrics, drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy reduced the child’s IQ. The researchers estimated the mothers-to-be fluoride intake on the basis of the level of fluoride in their local supply of water […]