Regular exercise can improve memory and learning

In 2012, discovered that the brain literally washes itself while you sleep. It is called the glymphatic system, and it uses mitochondria to gather cellular waste from the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is what is responsible for receiving and draining that cellular waste, much like how the lymphatic system in other organs is responsible for removing waste from those cells to the kidney and…

According to Foresight—a British government think-tank—in its Mental Capital & Wellbeing Report which was compiled by more than 400 scientists and headed by Dr. Felicia Huppert, Professor of Psychology at the University of Cambridge, found there are five categories of things that can make a profound difference to our wellbeing, help us feel better about…

A link between poor oral hygiene and an increased risk of a fatal heart attack has long been suspected. But until now nobody has been able to figure out exactly why not flossing and brushing regularly might bring one on. Now a British scientist has discovered that a common bacteria responsible for tooth decay and…

Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal process­ing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they con­tain additives. Here’s a list of 8 foods you should never eat: Canned vegeta­bles: The resin that lines tin cans contains BPA (bisphenol-A), a synthetic estro­gen-like chemical that has…

According to a study in a recent edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, a low-carbohydrate diet heavy on animal protein and fat is associated with greater long-term mortality, while a plant-based, low-carbohydrate diet is linked to lower mortality. Researchers found that people who ate an animal-based, low-carbohydrate diet had an increased risk for all-cause…

A common bacteria linked to peptic ulcers may also be responsible for an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. A strong association has been found with between the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. This heart disorder affects over 2 million Americans. The heart’s two upper chambers (the atria) quiver…