Creatine plays an important role in supplying the brain with energy. Early research indicates high doses of the supplement could improve cognition in people whose brains are stressed.

There are hundreds of supplements on the market that claim to improve memory and boost brain function. But guess what? You don’t have to break the bank to improve your brain health. In fact, you can ...

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White matter connectivity illustrated by the Human Connectome Project. Source: Courtesy of Human Connectome Project A recent study from Boston University Medical Center reports that improving physical ...

At a time when fiber, protein, or every other version of “maxxing” is used to focus on a specific diet goal, we have never been dialed in to how we eat. What’s new? Welcome to the year of brain foods.

Growing research suggests the nutrient may yield benefits for the brain, too. Fiber’s potentially positive effect on the brain is likely caused by the gut-brain connection, which is how the brain and ...

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Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the ...

New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level. Jeffrey Burns, M.D., professor of neurology and ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases ...