Brain Health

Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that music training does not improve academic performance.

Habits are not set in stone, as there are biological pathways that researchers have explored that highlight how mindset can be beneficial in changing preexisting habits.

Working memory development plateaus in the mid-to-late teens and can begin to decline after age 40.

Both REM and non-REM sleep contribute to visual learning and overall brain health.

Although lack of physical activity and exercise are known risk factors for serious health conditions, further evidence as to whether physical activity actually protects against cognitive decline has often been mixed and inconclusive, according to the current study.

At the beginning of the study, participants completed a questionnaire about how often they took part in 5 types of mentally stimulating activities during middle-age, between the age of 50 and 65 years, or the age of 66 and older.

Vitamin D is a neurosteroid responsible for brain maturation and growth, and stimulation of the most important antioxidant in the brain.

A new study found that compared with non-drinkers, middle to older adults had better cognitive function.

The dipeptide used in the study is the only known amino acid to make the trip from a mouse’s stomach to its brain intact, according to the study authors.

Nutrients should come from food, but when that is not enough, vitamin supplementation is an option

Insufficient sleep is prevalent among pharmacy students, and college students more generally, with studies showing that many pharmacy students in the didactic portion of the academic curriculum suffer from poor quality sleep.

Tips for pharmacy professionals on how to best counsel patients who have concerns regarding their brain health.

Further, the study showed that this blood flow can help older people with memory issues to improve cognition, which could guide future Alzheimer disease research, according to the study authors.

A recent study was able to identify the region of the brain where executive functioning takes place due to the brain of a unique patient with dys-executive syndrome.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a disruption in daily routines, including shifts in work and home life and uncertainty for the near future.

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The study contributes to a growing body of research suggesting that fitness has beneficial effects for brain health, applying magnetic resonance spectroscopy to detect and measure brain metabolites, focusing specifically on N-acetyl aspartic acid (NAA).

The researchers looked into the lifestyle habits of 6000 participants and found that individuals who consumed food rich in vitamin E had a decreased risk of a memory-robbing condition.

Nutrients should come from food, but when that is not enough, vitamin supplementation is an option.

Melatonin, an endogenous, or natural, hormone mainly produced by the pineal gland in the brain, regulates several body processes, including circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.

Nutraceuticals are commonly defined as any substance that is a food or part of a food which provides medicinal or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.

Adam Martin, PharmD and founder of The Fit Pharmacist, gives his tips for improving your sleep.

Keeping up with regular exercise is an important way of keeping your immune system healthy, even when stuck at home, according to a study conducted by the University of Bath.

Few drugs are available to address cognitive decline, but dietary changes, mental and physical activity, and social engagement can all help.

Few drugs are available to address cognitive decline, but dietary changes, mental and physical activity, and social engagement can all help.