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12/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Why daytime napping is good for your brain

It’s hard to resist the call of a good nap. Despite the stigma that surrounds napping in the workplace and school, researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. found that daytime napping improves brain function by helping it process unconscious information better. Countless studies have shown that seven to eight hours of sleep has significant benefits on […]

11/17/2018 / By Mary Miller

Dehydration causes your brain SWELL, making it harder for you to complete everyday tasks

Did you know that dehydration can cause both physical and mental changes to the body? Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have found that dehydration actually causes part of your brain to swell and negatively impacts cognitive function. The study, published in the journal Psychological Reports, investigated the effects of dehydration on the human […]

10/06/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Here’s why you should be paying more attention to citicoline, a naturally occurring compound that’s important for brain health

A lot of people take brain supplements to increase their overall mental performance. One of the major components of these supplements is the nutrient citicoline which, according to existing studies, can help improve different brain functions and brain health. Although citicoline is already found in the body, it should be taken in the form of supplements […]

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