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A drink a day could increase brain risks

A drink a day could increase brain risks

Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) have said a new study has suggested that even moderate drinking may be related to higher iron levels in the brain — a potentially risky situation for memory and…

Apples can stimulate production of new brain cells

Apples can stimulate production of new brain cells

Researchers from Australia and Germany said natural compounds found in apples and other fruits may help stimulate the production of new brain cells, which may have implications for learning and memory. These are the findings…

Taking a nap can boost brain function – Researchers

Taking a nap can boost brain function – Researchers

Researchers in China have said that taking a nap in the afternoon could actually boost mental agility. According to the result of their findings reported in the journal ‘General Psychiatry,’ a midday nap was associated…

Diet rich in lutein boosts eyes, brain health

Diet rich in lutein boosts eyes, brain health

A new research has suggested that consuming fruits and vegetables that contain a compound called lutein could pave the way to healthier eyes and brain. According to the findings of a study published in the…

Air pollution can cause plaque build-up in the brain

Air pollution can cause plaque build-up in the brain

Researchers in the United States (U.S.) said older adults exposed to air pollution might have a heightened risk of abnormal ‘plaque’ accumulation in the brain. Their findings were published online in ‘JAMA Neurology’. Plaques refer…

Sustained high blood pressure can damage brain vessels

Sustained high blood pressure can damage brain vessels

Researchers in the United States (U.S.) said having high blood pressure for long periods could increase the chance of small vessel damage in the brain, a condition which has been linked to stroke and dementia.…

Job stress increases risk for brain, memory decline

Job stress increases risk for brain, memory decline

A new study at the Colorado State University in the United States, has found that physical stress in one’s job may be associated with faster brain ageing and poorer memory. These findings under the research…

Air quality can harm early brain development

Air quality can harm early brain development

Researchers in the United States (U.S.) have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and increased risk for changes in brain development relevant to neuro-developmental disorders. Their study which was recently published in the journal…