Sentences with phrase «effect on brain health»

These foods have a negative effect on brain health and cognitive function.

Other factors such as stress can have an extremely detrimental effect on brain health so we really need to be careful in this regard.

It was known from prior animal studies that cardiovascular health had effects on brain health.

«We need to better understand the risks of marijuana use, particularly its effects on brain health, to inform decision making by teenagers and adults as well as policymakers.»

Several studies have been done with phosphatidylcholine to investigate its effects on brain health with successful outcomes.

All three showed that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, whether used on crops in the fields or to control cockroaches in apartments, can cause long - term effects on the brain health of children — a «bombshell» finding.

Not exact matches

Time in nature is often a soothing way to force yourself to confront your own brain without distractions (and science shows nature has startlingly positive effects on mental health too).

The department said the information was intended to help people who are concerned about health risks including brain tumors, lowered sperm counts, and effects on learning, memory, and sleep.

• Scientific Studies that Show a Positive Effect of Religion on Health • Mind - Body Dualism — Is the Mind Purely a Function of the Brain?

They will study the effects the chemicals have on children's health, behaviour and brain function.

Some of the medical studies I used as a reference are: Caloric restriction and intermittent fasting: Two potential diets for successful brain aging and Dietary Factors, Hormesis and Health, found on the US National Library of Medicine Site, Cardioprotection by Intermittent Fasting in Rats on the American Heart Association Site and Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on aerobic and anaerobic performance and perception of fatigue in male elite judo athletes from the Journal of Strength and conditioning research.

The well - publicized lawsuits by former players against the N.F.L., the suicide of Junior Seau, a «Chicken Little - sky is falling» mentality by some prominent concussion experts and former athletes, some of whom suggest that the sport is simply too dangerous to be played at all at the youth level, and continuing research on the short - and long - term effects of concussion on cognitive function and brain health, have created a pretty toxic environment for the sport.

You have probably heard a number of rumors about the effects of technology on your health; that having a cell phone next to your head can cause brain cancer, for example, or that pregnant women shouldn't stand near a microwave that is running because it may harm the fetus.

To read more about the effects of parenting on a child's developing stress response system, see my Parenting Science article, «The health benefits of sensitive, responsive parenting» as well as my blog posts, «Positive parenting protects kids from brain - shrinking stress?»

«BPA - free» means that the bottle was manufactured without the industrial chemical called bisphenol A. BPA has been connected to negative health effects on the brain, heart diseases, reproductive disorders and impotence for men.

Independent studies have conclusively shown adverse health effects of BPA on the brain and reproductive system, as well as metabolic diseases in laboratory animals.

Add to this that there is no scientific evidence that indicated lab produced DHA and ARA have any effect on brain or eye development or health and there is no real case for including it in infant formula.

High content of long - chain omega - 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in blood is a marker for high intake of fatty fish, so the results from the current study support the beneficial effects of fish consumption on brain health.

«In the case of kids, e-cigarettes are harmful all by themselves because of the effects of nicotine on children's brains,» says Brian King of the organisation's Office on Smoking and Health.

The research may be confusing to a layperson, yet some consensus has been reached: Last November a panel sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) determined that there was at least «some concern» about BPA's effect on the fetal and infant brain.

Chronic pain is known to cause brain anatomy changes and impairments, but yoga can be an important tool for preventing or even reversing the effects of chronic pain on the brain, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) official speaking at the American Pain Society's annual meeting.

The researchers point out that high school sports offer clear benefits of physical fitness on cardiovascular health, and some studies also have suggested a possible protective effect against later degenerative brain illness.

We can apply this knowledge to screen community leaders for racism, educate that racism implicates atypical signaling in the brain and may have detrimental effects on health, and promote interracial empathy and harmony.

As microglia are very long - lived, the scientists were keen to find out whether environmental factors change these immune cells over time and what effect this can have on brain health.

Physical exercise is known to have considerable health benefits: the effects on the body have been researched extensively, the effects on brain function less so.

Meanwhile, concerns about the health effects of marijuana tend to focus on children and teens — years when the brain is still developing.

Dr. Gradinaru's research interests focus on developing tools and methods for neuroscience (optogenetic actuators and sensors; tissue clearing and imaging) as well as on investigating the mechanisms underlying deep brain stimulation (DBS) and on the long - term effects of DBS on neuronal health, function, and ultimately behavior.

But lead's effects on a child's brain are permanent and are linked to issues ranging from learning disabilities, poor mental health and elevated incarceration rates.

A recent Surgeon General's report on e-cigarettes and youth notes that there are significant known deleterious health effects resulting from nicotine exposure in adolescence, including changes to the developing brain.

«This research provides new insight about the potentially harmful effects of a lack of sleep on the brain and has implications for better characterizing the pathology of Alzheimer's disease,» said George F. Koob, Ph.D., director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, which funded the study.

They found that the TLR3 inhibitor significantly tempered Zika virus» severe effects on brain cell health and organoid size, underscoring TLR3's role linking infection and brain damage.

The Canadian Paediatric Society and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health have publicly stated that marijuana is not harmless and can have negative effects on the brain, especially young brains.

The proportion of adults 65 years or older with a high school diploma increased from 55 % in 1990 to 80 % in 2010, while the proportion with a college degree increased from 12 % to 23 %.12 More years of formal education is associated with a reduced risk of dementia, likely through multiple causal pathways, including a direct effect on brain development and function (ie, the building of «cognitive reserve»), health behaviors, as well as the general health advantages of having more wealth and opportunities.13 - 15

The HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center at UC San Diego Medical Center receives a five - year National Institutes of Health grant to study effects of HIV / AIDS on the brain.

Other research has suggested that supplementing might slow deterioration in cognition for people with Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed on the effects of this antioxidant on cognitive function and brain health.

Given the established connection between gut health and the brain — a topic all its own — a low - fiber diet may have negative long - term effects on the brain.

Your brain on sex can have interesting effects on your overall health.

The researchers also noted that about 80 percent of American babies had been introduced to rice cereal by age 1 and that arsenic is associated with health effects on brain development and the immune system.

A lot of recent research however indicates that the positive effects extend to brain health as well, having an influence on cognition.

Mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and brain fog are on the rise, and studies are showing that IF improves brain function and mood, having a sort of antidepressant effect.

3:20 — Why as a doctor, he doesn't want to see his patients all the time 4:30 — The frustration that doctors face 5:20 — Why stress can be good and why we need it 5:45 — The physiological effects of too much stress 6:30 — How stress impacts fertility and memory 6:55 — The continued effects of stress on the body 7:50 — How to become more resilient to stress and how stress is like a light switch 8:28 — How to turn stress on and off 9:02 — Tips to Practically reduce stress (Book: The Relaxation Revolution) 9:45 — What is the relaxation response 10:20 — How to activate your relaxation response to deal with stress 12:45 — What happens when your body doesn't recognize stress 16:15 — What causes chronic pain 17:10 — Pain is all in the brain 17:45 — The biology of pain vs. the mental side of pain 20:00 — The core four for reducing stress and pain: Movement, Eating Right, Mindset, Avoiding Problems 24:00 — Understanding the mindset of doctors 28:00 — The frustration of the current medical system 32:00 — The shocking statistic on how a small percentage of the population is using 95 % of healthcare resources 35:00 — The seven questions you should know the answers to before you see your doctor 38:00 — Health advice Kevin wishes he had gotten earlier in life 41:15 — Kevin's recommended books and resources (and see below)

Studies have linked different formulations to a variety of health problems, but the most worrisome issue is the effects on infants» brain development.

As Gordon noted, however, «not all sitting behavior is necessarily equal, and what people are doing while they are seated may have different effects [on brain health].»

In his capacity of practicing telemedicine for mental illnesses, Dr Dave will request tests which will analyze the client's brain chemistry based on nutrient levels (please see our Blog section for interesting articles and descriptions of these various nutrients and their effects on our brains and overall health!).

«If there was a new drug on the market that would improve cognitive function by 15 percent, increase blood flow in critical areas for thinking in the brain, reduce toxic proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease and improve overall health status — with no side effects — who wouldn't take this drug?»

Led by Professor Susan Davis the Director of the Women's Health Research Program at Monash University, the study is the first large controlled investigation into the effects of testosterone on brain function in postmenopausal women.

There are many different kinds of bacteria... and the type (different species) of bacteria can have a dramatic effect on various aspects of health, including weight, blood sugar control, immune function and even brain function (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

With its rejuvenating effect on the brain, overall nerve function, and its ability to enhance physical performance, it's no surprise Tibetans consider Rhodiola the supreme health - supportive herb.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism are particularly susceptible to seizures, 12 and the focus of much research at the Waisman Center of Developmental Disabilities has been on the myriad ways drugs, diet and genetic manipulation can affect amyloid beta levels, seizure threshold and behavioral phenotypes.13 In an editorial entitled «Concocting the Right Diet for Brain Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains to be learned regarding its effects on brain development and function.&rBrain Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains to be learned regarding its effects on brain development and function.&rbrain development and function.»

You probably already know some of the harmful health effects of these foods, but long term effects on your brain are yet another... Trans fats — strongly inflammatory in your entire body including damage to cell membranes throughout your body.