Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 14

Curcumin improves brain health, fast

One of the first studies to investigate the effects of curcumin on memory, cognition and mood has produced some promising results with benefits noticed after a single dose.

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 14

Sugar damages developing brains

An experimental study has revealed that high fructose corn syrup can increase inflammation in the brain and negatively impact cognitive function and memory in adolescence.

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 14

Leaky gut linked to alcohol craving

Alcohol craving and mood disorders in heavy drinkers may be related to leaky gut and gut-derived toxins in their blood, a discovery that suggests an important role for probiotics and prebiotics.

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 14

Omega-3 improves behavior in children, and their parents

A study has found important improvements in child behavioral problems after fish oil supplements, but perhaps not in the way you would expect.

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 14

Green tea improves cognition in elderly

People who drink green tea regularly tend to have a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, but until now no studies have tested green teas ability to boost brain health in older age.

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 14

Fructose intolerance: a cause of digestive problems?

A large-scale study suggests that fructose intolerance may be a very common cause of the gastrointestinal issues in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like symptoms.