Common Digestive Drug May Help Ease Depression and Brain Fog
Many people recover from depression but continue to struggle with lingering symptoms such as memory problems, poor concentration…
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…
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…
Early Life Diet Linked to Adolescent Intelligence
Summary: A new study has synthesized decades of research to evaluate how dietary patterns shape cognitive performance and…
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.…
Brain Region Discovered for Abstract Thought
Summary: Researchers discovered the first definitive neural evidence of how the brain creates and reuses abstract symbols to…
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…
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…
Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades
Summary: A new longitudinal study reveals that the accumulation of visceral fat, the “hidden” fat stored deep within…
Language and Empathy Have Distinct Origins in the Developing Brain
Summary: What makes us human? For decades, scientists have debated whether our ability to speak and our ability…
Midlife Hobbies Outperform Genetic Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: New research reveals that engaging in a diverse mix of social, physical, and intellectual activities during middle…
‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains
Kyle Orland of ArsTechnica wrote a blog post about the term “cognitive surrender” on April 3. Maybe I…