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Eating fish may protect our brains from air pollution

Aug 11, 2020 by

Eating fish may protect our brains from air pollution

The American Academy of Neurology reports that older women who eat one to two servings each week of baked or broiled shellfish or fish might be able to counteract the effects of air pollution on the brain thanks to...

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Regular exercise enhances cognition in children

Aug 10, 2020 by

Regular exercise enhances cognition in children

The results from three experiments showed that the benefits of regular exercise on cognition were greater in kids who have poor cognitive skills. This was especially true with executive function....

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High-fat foods may reduce concentration

Aug 6, 2020 by

High-fat foods may reduce concentration

Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds to previous research about the gut-brain connection. The study found that our ability to concentrate is reduced in the hours after eating a meal that is high in saturated...

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The 411 on dysgraphia

Aug 4, 2020 by

The 411 on dysgraphia

Dysgraphia, the technical term for “trouble with writing,” is typically characterized by poor spelling, impaired handwriting and problems selected the correct words to use. It affects children and adults but for adults, it’s more likely to occur following a...

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