A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fish, and olive oil, has been promoted as a tool for weight control, and researchers have now shown that it might also have cognitive benefits. A study of older people has found that this type of diet correlates with improved memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. A Mediterranean diet… [Continue Reading]
Diet Rich in Olive Oil or Nuts Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline in Old Age
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Consuming Fish Oil Could Minimize Harmful Effects of High Fat Diet on the Brain
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
High fat diets are known to hinder the creation of new brain cells, and new research shows that taking in sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, present in fish oils, could minimize that effect. Scientists suggest that the fish oil alters fat and sugar metabolism in the body, which changes their impact on the brain. Data from… [Continue Reading]
Natural Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids More Active Than Supplement Forms
March 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Omega-3 fatty acids from natural sources like fish are significantly more active than the forms found in dietary supplements, new research has found. Researchers trying to understand the molecular mechanisms of the nutrients examined a natural and ester form (found in many supplements) of an omega-3 fatty acid, and found that the supplement form did… [Continue Reading]
Omega 3 Fatty Acid Intake Associated With Improved Memory
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet could have a significant increase in your cognitive performance, according to a new study. Researchers gave healthy research subjects supplements to increase their intake of the nutrient, and found that after six months, subjects performed better on tasks to test their working memory. While Omega-3 essential fatty acids—found… [Continue Reading]
DHA, a Form of Omega-3, Boosts Memory Cell Function
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fish forms a healthy part of the diet, and researchers have determined how consuming fish regularly can help boost memory. A type of omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, called DHA, improves the function of part of the brain that is involved in learning and memory. We’ve all heard that eating fish is good for… [Continue Reading]
Unsaturated Fats Healthy for Both Brain and Body
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The amount and type of fat in the diet is well-known to affect cardiovascular health, but similar healthful or harmful effects are also seen on the brain. A new study has found that the levels of unsaturated fats are correlated with cognitive functions, while weaker brain functions is linked to saturated fats. It has been… [Continue Reading]
Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Boost Mental Performance
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent study has found that the levels of certain nutrients in the blood correlate with cognitive performance. The work, done in elderly individuals, found that the levels of several vitamins, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, were correlated with improved thinking and memory. New research has found… [Continue Reading]
Fish Oil Component Help Kills Cancer Stem Cells
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Leukemia stem cells are very difficult to kill, as they are resistant to current anti-cancer treatments, leaving patients on chemotherapy for life. New research, using mouse as a model system, suggests that a component of fish oil may be able to target and kill the stem cells. A compound produced from fish oil that appears… [Continue Reading]
Historical Literature Suggests Cod Liver Oil Could Treat Tuberculosis
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Research studies from the 19th century suggest that cod liver oil reduced deaths from tuberculosis, a new review published this week indicates. Tuberculosis is still a major health concern in many parts of the world, and the work suggests that vitamin D (found in abundance in cod liver oil) could play a role in prevention… [Continue Reading]
Stroke Brain Damage Eased By Diet Rich in Omega-3
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can have a significant impact on stroke recovery. The recently published study has found that in a mouse model of stroke, damage to the brain can be substantially reduced by a diet rich in the nutrient. A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of… [Continue Reading]