Gut Bacteria in Children with Autism Are Different
There is a distinct connection between changes in gut bacteria and autism, a topic I have written and blogged about before. A recent study presented at the annual meeting of…
Omega-3 Boosts Brain Health in Vulnerable Malnourished Children
Omega-3 supplementation greatly improves brain function in malnourished children ages 8 to 12, according to a recent study published in the journal Research in Developmental Disabilities. Many studies have been…
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…
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.…
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…