Increased intake of nitrate rich foods – such as beet juice – increases blood flow to key areas of the brain in older adults, possibly improving mental function and reducing the progression of age ...

As a U.S.-based writer specializing in healthy lifestyle habits, fitness, recreation, and long-term performance, I’m always intrigued when nutrition science points to simple habits with measurable ...

Adding peanuts to your diet can improve memory and brain function. A new study — published Nov. 1 in the Clinical Nutrition journal — recruited 31 healthy adults aged 60 to 75 and required them to eat ...

When most people think of mushrooms, they picture pizza toppings or stir-fry add-ons. But these fascinating fungi are far more than flavor enhancers. For centuries, mushrooms have been prized in ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.