High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function
New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat,…
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy improve chronic low back pain
The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans who suffer from this persistent pain and leading cause of…
Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts…
Cultural artifacts serve as ‘cognitive fossils,’ helping uncover the psychology of the past
No two societies in history think exactly alike. In fact, the mindset of a given society throughout history can help historians unpack important clues about the effects of psychological shifts…
Trigonelline derived from coffee improves cognitive functions in mice
The search for functional natural compounds that can improve age-related cognitive decline has recently emerged as an important research focus to promote healthy aging. Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found…