#brainhealth

· 6d ago

Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030003001.htm #plantbased #food #nuts #peanuts #health #brain #BrainHealth #GoVegan

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Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day

A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions important for memory, a function that often weakens with age and has been linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 1w ago

Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028234238.htm #health #brain #BrainHealth #aging #nutrition

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Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation was not established.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 1w ago

Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028232707.htm #environment #daylight #health #brain #BrainHealth #dementia

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Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk

Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16% lower risk of dementia, with longer exposure to bright light linked to even greater reductions. Remarkably, getting less than 42 minutes of bright daylight daily was a stronger predictor of dementia than six established risk factors.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 1w ago

Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261020085427.htm #AnimalRights #fish #FishOil #nutrition #health #brain #BrainHealth

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Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit

A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements alone cannot provide.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 2w ago

Even one caffeinated drink a week linked to changes in children’s brains https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/even-one-caffeinated-drink-a-week-linked-to-changes-in-childrens-brains/ #children #health #BrainHealth #caffeine #drinks

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Even one caffeinated drink a week linked to changes in children’s brains

A study links even low levels of caffeine consumption in children to differences in brain structure, reduced sleep, and later mental health problems.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 1mo ago

Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260930225448.htm #nutrition #food #health #MentalHealth #GutHealth #BrainHealth

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Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health?

People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers suspect healthier eating may benefit the brain partly by reducing gut damage and chronic inflammation.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 2mo ago

Nature does something surprising to the brain beyond relieving stress https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/nature-does-something-surprising-to-the-brain-beyond-relieving-stress/ #nature #environment #health #BrainHealth

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Nature does something surprising to the brain beyond relieving stress

Nature may do more than relieve stress, with evidence suggesting it can improve mood and thinking even when people already feel fine.

C Z Doval Santos @czds@mastodon.social

· 3mo ago

“ Research by specialists at Johns Hopkins University looked into the connection between hearing loss and brain health. The long-term study spanning more than ten years showed a relationship between auditory health and cognitive behaviour.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/not-checking-one-body-part-37467276?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other #HearingLoss #BrainHealth

Not checking 1 body part 'regularly' increases dementia risk by 500%

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Not checking 1 body part 'regularly' increases dementia risk by 500%

According to research, leaving the common health issue untreated could increase your risk fivefold

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 3mo ago

Popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260717033213.htm Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023552.htm #nutrition #sugar #health #BrainHealth

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Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health

Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 4mo ago

Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622014300.htm #nutrition #fishoil #health #BrainHealth #AnimalRights

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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

Fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a two-year study found no meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The results challenge the idea that fish oil pills can help prevent Alzheimer’s and shift attention toward overall diet and lifestyle instead.

Bich Nguyen @bich@apobangpo.space

· 4mo ago

"Taking hormone-based birth control as a younger woman appears to protect the brain, maintaining the size of regions vital to memory, cognition and information, researchers report in the July 1 issue of the journal NeuroImage." https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-06-25/estrogen-birth-control-may-protect-womens-brains-as-they-age #PublicHealth #ReproHealth #FamilyPlanning #contraception #WomensHealth #BrainHealth #dementia

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 4mo ago

Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260613034222.htm #Brain #BrainHealth #health #ageing

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Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds

A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and researchers found measurable gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 4mo ago

Pesticide use around homes and farms linked to childhood leukemia, brain tumors https://usrtk.org/healthwire/pesticide-use-linked-to-childhood-leukemia-brain-tumors/ #environment #farming #agriculture #pesticides #health #leukemia #BrainHealth

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Pesticide use around homes and farms linked to childhood leukemia, brain tumors

Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns and pets.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 4mo ago

Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children, chronic disease and other health problems https://usrtk.org/pesticides/chlorpyrifos/ #environment #health #BrainHealth #PublicHealth #disease #agriculture #farming #pesticides

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Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children, chronic disease and other health problems

Prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide, is linked to lower birth weight, reduced IQ, loss of working memory, attention disorders, and delayed motor development.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 5mo ago

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260530004622.htm #health #brain #BrainHealth #nutrition #fasting

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Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in gut bacteria. Brain scans also revealed changes in regions tied to appetite, cravings, and self-control. The results suggest the gut microbiome and brain may work together to influence weight-loss success.

Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social

· 5mo ago

Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260522031001.htm #nutrition #vitamins #B12 #health #BrainHealth

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Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk

Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with “normal” but lower levels of active B12 showed signs of slower thinking, delayed visual processing, and more damage to the brain’s white matter — the communication highways that help different brain regions work together.

Flipboard Science Desk @ScienceDesk__dup_11408@flipboard.social

· 8mo ago

AI models are getting better at studying and diagnosing specific diseases and neuropsychiatric conditions. Case in point, AI has shown promise in uncovering patterns associated with tumors, strokes and neurodegenerative diseases by analyzing large amounts of brain scans collected using magnetic resonance imaging. Read more from Phys.org: https://flip.it/I8rTIY #Science #Health #AI #BrainHealth #Neurology #ArticificalIntelligence

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