Tag Archives: nervous system

cell phone brain health

Cell Phones Change Your Brain

Today’s society has plugged their brain into extensive cyberspace systems, thanks to cell phones and things such as social media the mind is now part of an ecosystem of information exchange that has no precedent in history. Studies show that it can change behavior, but have you ever stopped to wonder how this exchange may…

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July 12, 2018
parkinsons disease

Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut

The chronic neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease affects an increasing number of people. However, scientists still do not know why some people develop Parkinson’s disease. Now researchers from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital have taken an important step towards a better understanding of the disease. New research indicates that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gastrointestinal…

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July 7, 2015

Get “the skinny” on fats for brain health

The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are crucial for healthy neurotransmitter production and nervous system function. EPA is a potent anti-inflammatory, while DHA contributes to the fluidity of cell membranes. Omega-3 fatty acids are called “essential” fats for good reason; our bodies cannot make them, so we must get them…

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September 29, 2014