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Cognitive Function
Beauty & Brains: November Launch Pad
Calm down NOW recently introduced a new product to offer cognitive support. Calm & Focus with Zembrin & GABA features the stress reducing, mood enhancing properties of Zembrin, a novel, patented, clinically studied, and commercially successful extract of the South African succulent plant Sceletium tortuosum. Sceletium has been used as a mood enhancer and stress … Read more
Could blackcurrant and citrus extracts help prevent type 2 diabetes?
In a recent study published in the journal Food & Function, a team of European researchers explored the role of blackcurrant (BC) extracts in reducing blood sugar or glycemic levels after meals and investigated whether fruit fiber can enhance this effect. Their results indicate that while BC reduces glycemic levels immediately after meals, higher doses … Read more
Early-stage dementia patients may benefit from Tai Chi, but further research is required
In a recent systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis published in the journal Systematic Reviews, researchers investigated claims of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi delaying dementia progression and improving cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). They reviewed eight reviews and six randomized control trials (RCTs) and discovered a severe lack of formal … Read more
Life satisfaction may not be a one-size-fits-all solution for cognitive health
Numerous studies have shown that leading a fulfilling and satisfying life may improve cognitive function by encouraging health-protective behaviors such as physical activity and reduced stress. Many of these studies assess this relationship from a population level, rather than among individuals. But a closer look within the general population suggests that life satisfaction may not … Read more
Extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups
July 2023 was the hottest month on record, with cities like Phoenix experiencing record-breaking heat waves for weeks on end. A new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups-;particularly Black older adults and those living in poor neighborhoods. “Our research finds that cumulative exposure to extreme heat can undermine … Read more
How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers examined the data from the Building Research in Diet and Cognition (BRIDGE) trial to determine the effects of the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) and intentional weight loss (IWL) on the gut microbiome and cognitive function in African American obese adults. Study: Exploring the Effects of a … Read more