Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Want the latest scientific research on how to eat for health? The new Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just came out. Here are the highlights.
There is no effective pharmaceutical treatment for the cognitive decline that comes with old age. But there may be a natural one!
Strawberries don’t get as much attention for their health benefits as some of their more famous relatives. But there is a pile of research suggesting that it is time that they do.
Okay, it’s not as simple as that. But it’s not as far off as you might think either.
Ashwagandha is a remarkable herb for stress and anxiety. Emerging research is suggesting that it might also be valuable for cognition. This new study put both to the test.
A very large number of seniors struggle with the challenge of mild cognitive impairment. A very tiny supplement offers very large help.
Conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are limited in their effectiveness. But what happens when you add the leading herb for Alzheimer’s to the leading drug for Alzheimer’s?
Cognitive decline in healthy people gets worse as you age and can seriously affect quality of life. Early intervention is an important strategy. This ancient herb can help.
New research suggests that simply getting more of these two nutrients while pregnant means giving birth to smarter babies!
Do you ever feel like you had a pretty good night’s sleep but wake up feeling lousy and unrefreshed anyway? So do lots of people. It’s called non-restorative sleep. It can wreck your day. But there’s a solution.
Simple flaxseed oil could improve cognition and daily living in seniors, according to this exciting new study.
Though not yet very well known, the science behind this powerful berry is starting to pile up. And in that pile, there is suggestive evidence that mulberry might help Alzheimer’s/