In a recent study published in the journal researchers conducted a longitudinal study to examine the neurological changes that accompany pregnancy in humans, particularly for first-time mothers. Their study looked at the period before, during and after pregnancy and found that gray matter (GM) volume evolves in a U-shaped pattern, first decreasing in late pregnancy […]
Green tea is widely praised for boosting metabolism and aiding weight loss, but can it also protect brain health? New research suggests that drinking green tea daily may help reduce white matter damage in the brain. Green tea and coffee are known to benefit the brain due to their neuroprotective ingredients. Previous research has also […]
Have you ever wondered why we have brain? The obvious answer might be “think.” But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation 2011 meeting : : “We have a brain for one reason and one reason only: to produce flexible and complex movements.” Use your brain to stay efficient In other words, […]
Prolonged sitting has long been associated with negative effects on physical and mental health. But new research reveals a surprising twist: not all sitting activities are harmful to the brain. In fact, some may even offer cognitive benefits. Scientists in the latest study examined the daily activity patterns of 397 adults over the age of […]
Like many other physicians, I considered it simply a physician’s responsibility to recommend physical activity to patients until a few years ago. That’s because I wasn’t very active myself. Over the years, as I took up boxing and became more active, I gained first-hand experience of its positive effects on my mind. I also started […]