Ignoring reward-related stimuli challenging under pressure
By Katherine Shagoury Ignoring cues in the environment that signal something rewarding, such as alcohol or fast food, is more difficult when an individual is stressed, tired, or otherwise distracted,...
Read MoreChronic inflammation may drive dopamine down, influence motivation
By Katherine Shagoury The brain’s dopamine system, which drives motivation, may be directly influenced by chronic inflammation, according to a new paper published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences....
Read MoreShort sleep duration, sleep variability, inhibit weight loss
By Katherine Shagoury High sleep variability and short sleep duration blunts weight loss, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity. As part of the PREDIMED-Plus...
Read MoreValue in identifying pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease
By Ken Sharlin Integrative practitioners have long embraced the idea that effective treatment of illness should be at the root cause level. Therefore, we often begin with the gut, even...
Read MoreCommonly prescribed drugs may increase risk of dementia, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Risk for dementia may increase with long-term use of some commonly prescribed medications, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study, carried out...
Read MorePoor sleep linked to reduced memory in older adults, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information about past events, according to a new study...
Read MoreResearchers call for precision medicine in cognitive aging
By Katherine Shagoury There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to aging brain health, says Lee Ryan, PhD, professor and head of the University of Arizona Department of Psychology, in...
Read MoreEnhancing mental performance and brain health with nootropic and nervine herbs
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP I see numerous practitioners as patients. They eat clean, engage in regular detox protocols, and religiously engage in stress management techniques. But some feel their...
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