LearningRx1 Nutrition | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 7

Small dietary change may keep brain young

Dec 28, 2017 by

A recent study that followed 960 participants with an average age of 81 for 4.7 years found that the difference between those who ate only 0.1 portions of leafy greens per day compared to those who ate 1.3 portions...

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EEGs show nuts strengthen your brain

Dec 21, 2017 by

New research has shown that nuts aren’t just good for your body, but also good for your brain. They have lots of antioxidants believe to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and heart-protective effects. The flavonoids are believe to induce neuroprotective effects,...

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LearningRx reviews study on ADHD

Nov 21, 2017 by

In a study of children with ADHD taking either micronutrients or a placebo, 47% of the participants taking the micronutrients improved “much” or “very much” compared to 0% of the placebo group improving “very much” and 28% improving “much.”...

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Compound in strawberries may prevent Alzheimer’s

Sep 24, 2017 by

According to new research, the key to preventing Alzheimer’s and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases may be found in fisetin. The natural compound is found in strawberries and other fruits and vegetables and helps limit cell damage caused by free...

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LearningRx reviews study on insulin resistance and cognitive decline...

Jul 28, 2017 by

A study published in the “Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease” found that both diabetic and nondiabetic participants who had insulin resistance experienced accelerated cognitive decline in memory and executive function....

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Food insecurity in early childhood linked to lower brain skills in kindergarten...

Jul 24, 2017 by

New research published in the journal “Child Development” has found that food insecurity in infancy and toddlerhood predicted lower cognitive and social-emotional skills in kindergarten. The timing of food insecurity isn’t the only thing affecting cognitive skills. The number...

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