Node Smith, ND Schizophrenia causes hallucinations and memory or cognition problems inter alia. This psychiatric illness affects 0.5% of the general population, and it may be related to genetic [...]

Naturopathic Perspective Jim Massey, ND, HANP We find ourselves living in a most tumultuous time of our human civilization. We face a fork in the road, where we can either move forward and work [...]

Node Smith, ND Brain stimulation with electrical current is becoming increasingly popular for treating a wide range of pathologies – depression, anxiety, developmental disorders and even [...]

Node Smith, ND Genetic testing may be the next method used to predict cognitive performance. The technology has been developed, and the United States Military is beginning to “play” with it. [...]

Node Smith, ND Neurons in both males and females make estrogen and scientists have shown that when they don’t, their brains have significantly less dense spines and synapses – both [...]

Tolle Totum Erica Zelfand, ND Within the context of our fast-paced society and the high levels of chronic stress it confers, fatigue, malaise, anxiety, depression, and poor sleep are commonplace. [...]

Node Smith, ND An interesting study was recently published linking alterations in glucose metabolism and stress-induced mental changes.1 The study was conducted using a murine model, however [...]

Node Smith, ND We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol isn’t a good idea. Our focus is impaired, our concentration is diminished and our reaction time is slowed. However, I’ve [...]

Node Smith, ND A recent study from Ireland has found that belly fat is associated with lower cognitive functioning in older adults (60 years and older).1 The study may have profound implications [...]

Node Smith, ND A first ever study to look at the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on the brains of adolescents has found that this type of radiation may affect memory in [...]