Share on PinterestProbiotics, dietary changes may support cognitive function as we age, a new review concludes. Design by MNT; Photography by Guido Mait/Getty Images and Peter Mead/Getty Images A new review investigates whether influencing the makeup of the gut microbiome can improve brain health. In particular, it focuses on probiotics, prebiotics, dietary modifications, and faecal … Read more
What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in twins has found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores in people over 60. Published in 2024, the findings are food for thought, especially the same visual memory and learning test used … Read more
Open this image in the gallery: Photo by Marley Allen Ash first person A daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? Check out our tips tgam.ca/essayguide. I blinked as the MRI machine began its loud, pulsating pulse. Two weeks ago, I was expected to be in and out of the hospital … Read more
Something strange happened to Ariel Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan diner when she was struck by a strange feeling. Moments later, she realized she was going to wet herself – and a chunk of time was gone. “It was almost like someone went 30 seconds into … Read more