Brain Health as We Age

The advice to stay mentally and socially active as we age to help stave off dementia is now being challenged by experts who say that it’s not enough to do crosswords or stay social. In a study published in Psychological Science, adults who engaged in an activity that...

Fermented Milk with Probiotics Affects Brain Function

What happens in your gut affects what happens in your brain (among other things). The gut-brain connection was once thought to travel in one direction—from the brain to the gut. The most obvious brain-to-gut manifestation of this connection is the stomach ache you...

Omega-3 DHA Counteracts the Harmful Effects of Sugar

  It is no secret that sugar is unhealthy. From high blood sugar to diabetes and heart disease, a diet high in sugar has far-reaching effects. But did you know that sugar is also bad for your brain? A recent study published in the Journal of Physiology found an...