Summary: Researchers find changes in masticatory stimuli can modulate neurogenesis and hippocampal function. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, findings reveal reduced mastication impaired learning and memory function in mice. Source: Tokyo Medical and Dental University According to researchers, the frequency of mastication has dramatically decreased along with changes in dietary habits. Masticatory stimulationContinue reading “Chewing and brain growth: Reduced Mastication Impairs Memory and Learning Function”
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World Chocolate day
Happy Chocolates day! Chocolates are number one gift sought after by lovers and women. Men who eats chocolates are calmer than those who do not (this one is my opinion). Here are some nutrients and benefits of chocolates (may be attributed to the magnesium content): Protection from Disease-Causing Free Radicals. Potential Cancer Prevention. Improved HeartContinue reading “World Chocolate day”
Are dog size and intelligence linked?
Classification Obey Heavy Weight Avg Low Weight Avg Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence 71 56 Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence 0.30 43 30 Average Working/Obedience Intelligence 0.50 60 44 Above Average Working Dogs 0.70 55 40 Excellent Working Dogs 0.85 53 41 Brightest Dogs 0.95 66 49 https://data.world/sharon/what-is-the-correlation-between-dog-size-and-intelligence/insights
Chemicals that poison our brain
Forty-one million IQ points. That’s what Dr. David Bellinger determined Americans have collectively forfeited as a result of exposure to lead, mercury, and organophosphate pesticides. In a 2012 paper published by the National Institutes of Health, Bellinger, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, compared intelligence quotients among children whose mothers had been exposed to theseContinue reading “Chemicals that poison our brain”
Role of Sex or gender in biomedical studies
Effect of Sex Jun 27, 2017 Researchers from Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have found that sex differences could affect the results of a number of mouse model studies and haved implications for human biomedical research based upon mouse model work, Reuters reports. The researchers examined phenotypic data from 14,250 wildtype and 40,192 mutant mice —Continue reading “Role of Sex or gender in biomedical studies”
Frequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults
Summary: According to a new study, older people who engage in sexual activity on a frequent basis scored higher on tests that reflect cognitive abilities. Source: Coventry University. More frequent sexual activity has been linked to improved brain function in older adults, according to a study by the universities of Coventry and Oxford. Researchers foundContinue reading “Frequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults”
Why we love and have sex? Vasopressin and Oxytocin hormones
I get a kick out of you Scientists are finding that, after all, love really is down to a chemical addiction between people OVER the course of history it has been artists, poets and playwrights who have made the greatest progress in humanity’s understanding of love. Romance has seemed as inexplicable as the beauty ofContinue reading “Why we love and have sex? Vasopressin and Oxytocin hormones”
Brain foods and keeping a healthy nervous system
Eating foods good for the brain, exercise, adequate sleep and keeping a healthy nervous system are important factors for a healthy brain. Brain Foods Green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Research suggests these plant-based foods mayContinue reading “Brain foods and keeping a healthy nervous system”
Dry and cold feet is brain and thyroid deprived of oxygen and other nutrients
If you wonder why you have brain fog, depression, worsening memory, or slow thinking, the clues may lie in your feet — your foot health can tell you whether your brain is receiving enough oxygen. Poor circulation to the feet creates myriad symptoms that signal circulation in the brain may also be poor, depriving yourContinue reading “Dry and cold feet is brain and thyroid deprived of oxygen and other nutrients”
Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome
Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome Posted on Treatment for dietary protein-induced brain fog: dark chocolate with 3% GOS and 10% MCTs. Who’s in? #IntermediaryMetabolism (bear with me here) Ketosis from liver’s perspective: increased fatty acid influx & [partial] oxidation causes acetyl-CoA levels to rise dramatically. Concomitantly, gluconeogenesis redirects oxaloacetate (OAA)Continue reading “Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome”
Vitamin D and Myopia, near sightedness
Background: Myopia prevalence has increased in the past 20 years, with many studies linking the increase to reduced time spent outdoors. A number of recent observational studies have shown an inverse association between vitamin D [25(OH)D] serum levels and myopia. However, in such studies it is difficult to separate the effects of time outdoors andContinue reading “Vitamin D and Myopia, near sightedness”
Simple Changes for Optimal Focus in the brain
Simple Changes for Optimal Focus By making simple changes to your daily diet and habits, you can become more productive. To help improve your brain power, here are six ways to have better mental focus at work: Supercharge your diet Certain foods can enhance your brainpower. For example, pistachios support better blood flow, bringing oxygenContinue reading “Simple Changes for Optimal Focus in the brain”
Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke
Three telltale symptoms occur in 75% of all strokes, often in combination. Don’t ignore them — even if they’re short-lived. Published: June, 2017 Image: © American Heart/Thinkstock Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Also known as “brain attacks,” strokes result from an injury to a blood vessel that limits bloodContinue reading “Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke”
Baby teeth link autism and heavy metals, NIH study suggests
Cross-section of tooth showing laser removal of the dentine layer, in tan, for analysis of metal content.Mount Sinai Health System Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism, according to an innovative study funded by the NationalContinue reading “Baby teeth link autism and heavy metals, NIH study suggests”