Fish Oil Pills May Not Boost Brain Health After All
Popping a daily fish-oil capsule may feel like a smart brain move, but the science keeps refusing…
What Are Neuropeptides and Why Are They Important?
IntroductionWhat are neuropeptides?How neuropeptides shape emotion, pain, and behaviorNeuropeptides in diseaseConclusionsReferencesFurther reading From mood and memory to pain…
How the Brain Looks When You Exercise vs. When You Don’t
2 min read SCIENTISTS HAVE JUST given you one more reason not to skip your workout. Regular exercise…
Junk Food is Rotting Your Brain and the Research Proves it
In the fitness world, people avoid ultraprocessed foods due to their high calorie content and lack of nutrients.…
Sugary Diets May Cause Long-Term Memory Problems Even after Eating Improves
An analysis of 27 animal studies found that switching to a healthier diet improved memory performance, though the…
Childhood Adversity Blunts the Social Benefits of Intelligence
Summary: A large-scale analysis of over 24,000 people in the UK reveals that childhood disadvantage has a lasting…
Do Parrots Really Use Names? Scientists Say the Answer May Surprise You
Researchers studying nearly 900 parrots found evidence that some birds may use names to refer to specific people…
Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine
Summary: Creatine is far more than a “gym supplement”; it is a naturally occurring compound essential for cellular…
Brain Performance Can Improve at Any Age
Summary: A three-year longitudinal study has debunked the long-standing myth that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of…
Study reframes aging: Many older adults improve in later life
A new Yale University study challenges a common assumption that later life means inevitable cognitive and physical decline.…
How Bruce The Broken Beaked Kea Became King Of His Circus
Bruce surprised researchers by turning his disability into such a successful advantage, both behaviourally and physiologically. Bruce the…
Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health
Summary: Toddlers who excel at pretend play are significantly less likely to experience emotional and behavioral difficulties by…