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Apples are one of the staple fruits. That is they are nearly always available, and we don't usually consider them exotic in the same way we might say a mango or a lychee. Apples are a unique fruit. The combination of the particular nutrients found in apples work together producing something that cannot be replicated. …

Giving your brain a break restores attention, encourages productivity and is essential to achieve our highest levels of performance. Getty Have you noticed that lately, you have the attention span of a goldfish? According to a study by Microsoft, the average human being now has an attention span of eight seconds (yes, goldfish are believed …

Brain: The brain requires a large supply of energy due to it being one of the most metabolically active organs in the body. This is needed for the brain to function optimally. CoQ10 has been found to benefit the nervous system and protection from several types of diseases. CoQ10 appears to alleviate oxidative stress, inflammation, …

Drake White is taking a break from the road to recover from the effects of a debilitating condition that affects his brain. The singer is currently undergoing treatment for a condition called arteriovenous malformation, commonly referred to as AVM. “Drake is taking time to rest and recover due to residual effects of the AVM,” according …

Scientists say pea-sized organoids of human brain tissue may offer a way to study the biological beginnings of a wide range of brain conditions, including autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Alysson Muotri/UC San Diego Health Sciences hide caption toggle caption Alysson Muotri/UC San Diego Health Sciences Scientists say pea-sized organoids of human brain tissue may …

Using your phone on break during mentally challenging tasks doesn’t allow your brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, according to new research. For the study, researchers assigned college undergraduates to solve challenging sets of word puzzles. Halfway through, some were allowed to take breaks using their cellphones. Others took breaks using …

LUBBOCK, Texas (KXAN) — A baby cries. A mother responds. A baby coos. A father responds. A baby smiles. A mother responds. For many new parents brimming with love, the back-and-forth with their baby just seems like the normal thing to do and may appear to have just a fleeting impact on the child. But, …

The human brain is the boss of the body. Like a mitochondria to the cell, it is the power house of the body because it runs the whole show and controls effective performance of body functions, giving out commands and processing information even while we are asleep. The stamina of the brain therefore says a …

Posted: Aug 11, 2019 / 09:56 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 11, 2019 / 09:56 AM EDT CNN) – Need another good reason to eat your fruits and vegetables? A recent study in the Journals of Gerontology focused on the health benefits of blueberries. The small fruit has been attributed to improvements in cognitive and …

Exposure to chronic, low dose radiation — the conditions present in deep space — causes neural and behavioral impairments in mice, researchers report in eNeuro. These results highlight the pressing need to develop safety measures to protect the brain from radiation during deep space missions as astronauts prepare to travel to Mars. Radiation is …