Dive into the science of nutrition and its impact on brain health. This section explores evidence-based insights into foods, nutrients and lifestyle habits that support overall cognitive function. Discover how diet can play a role in managing stress, enhancing memory, focus, mood, and preventing cognitive decline.
Cognitive health Cognitive health refers to the state of an individual’s cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, reasoning, language, and problem-solving skills. Maintaining cognitive health is essential for overall well-being and quality of life, as cognitive decline can affect daily functioning and lead to conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease 1. Stress The impact of… Read more »
Earlier this year, Dr. Lisa Ryan, spoke at KHNI’s 2023 Health and Nutrition Trends webinar, highlighting the pivotal role of cognitive health in tying together various wellness trends. Emphasizing that mental well-being is the foundation for achieving desired activity levels and daily routines, Dr. Ryan stressed the impact of the pandemic on prompting reflection about… Read more »
Concussions, often called the ‘invisible injury’, do not just affect athletes and result in changes to the metabolism of the brain and body. Learn about the latest research and recommendations for nutrition’s role in recovering from brain injury from Dr. Lisa Ryan, a global leader in this area of research.
Which nutrients can support focus, memory, or help prevent cognitive decline during ageing? KHNI Scientific Advisor Lisa Ryan, PhD, RNutr summarizes the state of the science and what the future might bring.
How can the foods we eat influence our mood? Has science been able to explain a link between food and mood? In this KHNI Q Science Short, Aoife Marie Murphy, PhD answers these questions and more. KHNI Q is a video series where scientific experts demystify the science behind healthier food.
We all have our good days and bad days for mood. This is relevant now more than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people all over the world to feel increasing levels of anxiety, uncertainty and isolation. People are adjusting to working from home, which makes it even more difficult to strike a work-life… Read more »
A presidential advisory from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association proposes definitions for optimal brain health in adults. Cognitive function is an important component of aging and predicts quality of life, functional independence, and risk of institutionalization. Cardiovascular disease risk factors have been shown to be closely associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Because many… Read more »
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