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Brain Function Articles:

Startling Evidence of Brain Decay at Age 39

Deterioration of myelin sheathing causes a “leakage” of electrical energy out the sides of nerves, resulting in disrupted function. A news study in healthy men clearly shows that loss of myelin sheathing begins at age 39, a slow decay of nerve function which also relates to memory. The initial sign is simply a loss of reflex speed.

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BDNF at the Crossroads of Brain Function & Metabolism

Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is vital to the growth of new nerve cells, the plasticity of brain connections that are vital to brain health, and plays an important role in learning and memory. New research is now showing that it is a vital metabolic compound, lacking in individuals who are overweight and especially in those with type II diabetes.

Read More:  BDNF, brain function, fat burning, metabolism

Horse Chestnut Update:  Weight Management and Brain Health

Horse chestnut and its active compound called aescin (also escin) is best known for its ability to correct vein-related circulatory problems and leg swelling. It has been used historically for hemorrhoids, kidney stones, fever, GI tract support, bladder problems, post-operative edema, and skin problems. New studies show that it may also be helpful for weight management and brain health – while helping to boost antioxidant function and reducing inflammation.

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Top 10 Health Stories of 2010

2010 is a year marked by an explosion in gene-related nutritional science, with significant findings to improve the health of one and all. In contrast, the same type of gene science applied to the function of commonly used drugs is showing their true colors. These toxic poisons should be avoided for all but the most desperate use in true medical situations. They should absolutely never be used for preventive health or the management of symptoms or numbers.

Read More:  Actos, alzeimher's prevention, Avandia, blood pressure medication, blood sugar, Blueberries, brain function, DHA, friendly flora, GMO, gum problems, health freedom, mental illness, pH balance, sugar, Vitamin E

A Family History of Alcoholism Means Obesity Could be Knocking at Your Door

Researchers have now established that the rate of obesity in women, and to some degree men, is rapidly rising in those whose parents have a history of excess alcohol use. It means that those most likely to succumb to eating extra sweet, salty, and fatty foods are those with in inherited weakness relating to addiction.

Read More:  alcohol, brain function, obesity

Exercise At Every Age Boosts Brain Function

Researchers evaluated the findings from 111 recent studies on exercise and brain function and came to the conclusion that both aerobics and strength training are of great value to brain health at every age. This is especially the case for helping to maintain cognitive function in older age.

Read More:  aerobics, BDNF, brain function, exercise, strength training

Lipoic Acid Rejuvenates Aging Antioxidant Defenses in Brain and Heart

This nutrient has a rejuvenating influence on energy production while reducing free radical damage, offering anti-aging effects to the key energy intense systems in your body.

Read More:  aging, brain function, free radicals, heart, mitochondria, R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

Bipolar Patients Lack DHA

DHA is the most important essential fatty acid for brain health; bipolar patients simply don’t have enough.

Read More:  bipolar disorder, brain function, DHA