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A new study from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has revealed that pregnancy causes major changes in the female brain.  These findings could help researchers better understand postpartum …

American researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the causes of four common neurological disorders: Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and Tourette’s syndrome. [Source] The study, published in …

More and more research today is discovering the incredible importance of vitamin D to overall health. Whether it’s in protecting the heart and muscles, strengthening bones, or increasing testosterone, vitamin …

With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (November) nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how we can improve our brain function and stave off Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other neurological diseases. …

Alzheimer’s is an incredibly debilitating neurodegenerative disease that is becoming increasingly more common. It accounts for the majority of cases of dementia, with symptoms most often manifesting themselves after age …

While everyone understands the dangers of excessive alcohol use, we probably shouldn’t let the pendulum swing the other way and become teetotalers. Although you may have thought that consuming alcohol …

Break out your old CDs, records, and tape players – according to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine, music may be a simple and effective way to keep your mind sharp …

When you see a headline like, “Study finds link between blood sugar and brain cancer,” what do you assume? Probably a story about the dangers of high blood sugar and …

Traditional economic theory suggests that investors are rational decision-makers and, therefore, markets are rational. Anyone who still believes that is doing so in the face of mounting evidence, both in …

A new advisory released by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warns of a direct link between alcohol consumption and a heightened risk of at least seven types of cancer. …