Yet another study has found that ginkgo biloba offers few benefits in protecting the mind against the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, leading researchers to claim that this is the final nail in the coffin for this popular memory boosting supplementThe popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba has been promoted for many years as a ‘brain booster’ with common claims of … [Read more...] about Ginkgo biloba no boost for a failing mind
Mental Health
Caffeine shows promise in Parkinson’s disease
A novel study just published in the journal Neurology has found that people with Parkinson’s disease given a daily dose of caffeine gained improvements in their movement symptoms.Medical researchers have known for some time that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but such observations cannot prove if there is a true link between the … [Read more...] about Caffeine shows promise in Parkinson’s disease
Hot chocolate: a tasty brain booster
A new study, published in the high profile journal Hypertension, has given a tantalising hint into how cocoa, found in drinks like hot chocolate, may protect against cognitive decline.As we age, the body does not perform as well as it did in our youth. Declining brain function, which is termed cognitive impairment, is probably the most concerning health problem facing an … [Read more...] about Hot chocolate: a tasty brain booster