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Can turmeric prevent fear from being stored in brain?

Turmeric, our favourite wonder spice is being heralded for banishing fear from our brains.

Shift work ages the brain, dulls intellect

Working anti-social hours can prematurely age your brain and dull intellectual ability.

Laughter: 6 things you may not know

Everything you thought you knew about laughter is wrong, here is why…

Tumeric boosts brain repair

A spice commonly found in curries mat boost the brain’s ability to heal itself, a German study has found.

Can’t remember your blood type? Perhaps you’re AB

Can’t remember your blood type? Perhaps you’re AB. New studies show blood types are linked to memory loss.

Sleeping pills linked to 51 per cent increased Alzheimer’s risk

The long-term use of sleeping pills have been linked to a 51% increased risk of Alzheimer’s in the elderly.

How to train your brain for weight loss

You can train your brain to like healthy foods instead of craving high-calorie foods, say researchers in the US.

Kids who head the ball during soccer could end up with brain damage

A British neuroscientist believes that children should be banned from heading the ball during soccer as it could lead to skull damage.

Watch an artist with Alzheimer’s deteriorate via self-portraits

This series of self-portraits illustrates the demise of an artist’s brain due to the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Stem cells boost post-stroke brain recovery

A new study has shown how stem cells could help repair damaged parts of stroke victims brains.

Early life stress impacts brain development

Stress experienced in early life could change a child’s brain development.

A bad gut could be linked to Parkinson’s and MS

Scientists have discovered a link between common stomach issues like bloating and gas, and degenerative diseases.

Could learning another language stop your brain from ageing?

Learning a second language, even later in life, can have a positive impact on the brain and may stave off dementia.

Laughter Improves Memory

Does laughter hold the key for preserving short-term memory in ageing brains?

Green tea improves working memory

Long prized for its health benefits, new research now shows that green tea improves your working memory too.

Living with high-functioning autism

What used to be known as Asperger’s syndrome now comes under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. MiNDFOOD discovers how early diagnosis and understanding can mean those affected can lead full and happy lives.

How to stay positive when disasters strike

Smile and the world will smile back at you…or is it with you, I always get my anecdotes confused. The […]

Blueberries are our most potent brain food, scientists claim

A handful of blueberries a day could help fight off the onset of Parkinson’s Disease.

Could cooking meat be a dementia risk?

New research has us asking if the chemicals released when browning meat could increase our risk of dementia.

Omega-3 fatty acids slow down brain’s ageing process

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, could buy you two extra years of brain health.

Could pesticides sprayed on long-haul flights cause Parkinson’s?

A landmark legal case will examine the link between insecticide sprays used on long-haul flights and Parkinson’s disease.

A Mediterranean diet could ward off dementia

A diet rich in fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts and olive oil is the “best strategy available” to ward off dementia.

Are you a chocoholic? Your brain could be hard-wired to enjoy it

Do your friends call you a chocoholic? It might not be your fault – your brain may be hardwired to enjoy sweet treats.

Brain Aneurysms: Life in the balance

Although rare, if left untreated cerebral aneurysms can be fatal. We look at one woman’s story of recovering from a ruptured aneurysm and find out what you need to know.

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