Memory problems can be frustrating at any age, but research shows that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, unhealthy fats, or additives, can ...

While we certainly can’t control everything that happens to our physical and mental health, science is clear that there is a connection between what we eat and brain health. Certain foods are linked ...

Ever heard of the phrase “brain food”? Certain foods are packed with nutrients that support brain health both short-term (like when you need to focus on something for a prolonged amount of time) and ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 15, 2025) - Can memory influence what and how much we eat? A groundbreaking Monell Chemical Senses Center study, which links food memory to overeating, answered that question ...

Researchers investigated the effects of a diet high in processed foods on rats’ memory and whether omega-3 supplementation could stave off negative effects. They found that omega-3 supplementation ...

Processed foods—chips, soda, frozen meals, the kinds of foods designed to have a long shelf life and be easy to prepare—pose significant health problems. They are often high in unhealthy dietary ...

The human brain, despite representing only about 2% of total body weight, consumes approximately 20% of the body’s energy resources. This metabolic intensity makes the brain particularly responsive to ...

There's a desire to find anything that can enhance our failing memories. Unfortunately, no over-the-counter supplements can increase memory. Doctors recommend regular physical exercise. That can be ...

Older adults who face food insecurity may experience more rapid memory decline than those who have enough to eat, a new study finds. Researchers from Columbia University, the University of New Mexico ...

Four weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss, a new study has found.