Although meditation has been around for centuries, scientists continue to learn how it can affect the brain. Research indicates that meditation alters the brain’s networks, structure, and how it fu...
November 25, 2024 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Welcome to the November 2024 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, ...
November 13, 2024 • Thorne
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for healthy development and proper function of many different body systems. Specifically, omega-3 benefits brain function. One of the most-studied omega-3 fatty ac...
September 5, 2024 • Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
Digital devices drive most of our everyday activities. Whether texting, posting, working, playing, searching, or just watching TV, you are likely staring at a screen for multiple hours during the d...
August 26, 2024 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Although you probably know that regular exercise will strengthen and protect your body, you might be surprised to learn that these payoffs can also apply to your brain. While scientists don't yet f...
August 9, 2024 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Welcome to the June 2024 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, the ...
June 14, 2024 • Thorne
Exercise is often recommended as a strategy for supporting mental health. In fact, research shows that living a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a higher risk for mental health concerns in bo...
February 23, 2024 • Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
If you feel beat after a day in the office, then you're not alone. Concentrating for long periods of time on mental tasks, like critical thinking and decision-making, can cause cognitive fatigue, w...
February 5, 2024 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Welcome to the first 2024 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, the...
January 20, 2024 • Thorne