Having this type of virus in your gut may improve your memory, study shows
A virus that lives in the gut microbiome is associated with better cognitive performance and memory in both animal and human studies.
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High-fiber diet linked to lower risk of dementia
A new study finds that having a diet high in soluble fibers (think oats and legumes) is connected to a lower risk of developing dementia.
Your brain’s surprising ally when it comes to fighting infection: Your gut
A recent study suggests a surprising ally in its defense against bacteria and viruses: the gut.
Gut health is linked to brain disease — but there’s a lack of strong data to explain how
A review by an international team of researchers confirms evidence that links the gut with neurodegenerative diseases, but exactly why or how remains unclear.
Your gut health could dictate whether you develop Alzheimer’s disease, world-first study shows
People with gut and digestive issues may suffer from brain struggle, including Alzheimer’s disease development.
Gut-Brain Axis: What is it, and why is it important?
there’s overwhelming evidence suggesting that the trillions of bacteria in the gut play a key role in how the gut and brain communicate with each other
How the gut could actually help diagnose concussions, predict recovery
Scientists show a post-concussion drop of two bacterial species normally found in abundance in stool samples of healthy individuals.
Gut-brain connection: Your microbiome could dictate whether or not you suffer a stroke
Scientists have discovered multiple types of bacteria found in the gut which are associated with increased risk for ischemic stroke.
Fecal transplants have ‘fountain of youth’ potential: Process reverses effects of aging in mice
Research from just last year showed how fecal transplants restored cognitive function in aging mice.
Gut microbes control one of the brain’s most important functions, study discovers
New research points to how gut microbes and the brain are in constant communication to regulate appetite and body temperature.