**People experiencing symptoms of love addiction 💔 are more likely to report problems with memory 🧠, attention 👀, and cognitive functioning in daily life and at work. This shows how emotional dependence on romantic partners 💞 can impact mental performance and well-being.**

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Five of six Channel Island fox subspecies evolved larger brain-to-body ratios than mainland gray foxes. The findings challenge long-held beliefs that island species evolve smaller brains and reduced cognitive function. 🦊📈🧠

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Depressive individuals show decreased cognitive functioning 🧠 | However, participants who were physically active 💪, maintained an optimal sleep duration 💤, and reported an overall healthy lifestyle 🍎 showed better cognitive performance—regardless of whether they experienced depressive symptoms.

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Effects of probiotics on cognitive function 🧠✨: Probiotic supplements primarily improve overall cognitive function, information processing speed, memory, and spatial ability in older adults, with the best results observed after 12 weeks of daily intake of approximately 2 × 10¹⁰ CFU.

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Creative hobbies could slow brain ageing at the molecular level 🎨🧠✨

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A new study reveals that while we sleep 🌙, our brains quietly sort through the day’s experiences 🧠, keeping what we intend to remember and letting emotion-driven moments drift away 🌌.

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#SleepScience #MemoryProcessing #BrainHealth #CognitiveFunction #EmotionalResilience

New analysis found that both low and high increases in social media use throughout early adolescence 📱👦👧 were significantly associated with lower performance in specific aspects of cognitive function 🧠.

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Skipping breakfast or practicing intermittent fasting do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults in the short term. 🍽️⏳🧠

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Study links real world light exposure patterns with aspects of cognitive function in everyday life ☀️🧠✨

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Excessive social media use was associated with impaired attention, reduced working memory, and diminished executive functioning, particularly among adolescents with addiction. Certain platforms showed potential benefits in enhancing language skills and memory through educational engagement. 📱🧠✨

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**Research found diets high in fiber, healthy unsaturated fats and micronutrients such as: Vitamins A and E, magnesium and potassium with better brain health 🧠💡 and memory 📝. It also showed that refined grains 🍞 was negatively associated with cognitive function and memory.**

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Study Finds Cannabis Usage in Middle Aged and Older Adults Associated With Larger Brain Volume, Better Cognitive Function

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Daily soda consumption linked to cognitive difficulties in teens. Sugary beverages disrupt sleep patterns, which in turn leads to difficulties with memory, concentration, and decision-making.

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🥤 Daily soda consumption is linked to cognitive difficulties in U.S. adolescents, with sleep duration acting as a key mediator. This means less sleep is a pathway through which soda may harm memory and concentration.

🥤 Sports drinks also show a link to cognitive issues, particularly in girls, with sleep disruption again playing a mediating role.

🥤 The study analyzed data from 8,229 U.S. high school students as part of the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBS).

#TeenHealth #CognitiveFunction #Nutrition

🧠 **Virgin Olive Oil Boosts Brain Health Via Gut Bacteria**

* A URV-led study (published 24/01/2026) of 656 adults (55-75) found that consuming virgin olive oil, unlike refined versions, improved gut bacteria diversity and cognitive function over two years.

🧠 **Refined Oil Linked to Less Diverse Gut Microbiota**

* Conversely, the study indicated that refined olive oil consumption was associated with a less diverse gut microbiota, which is a marker of overall health.

🧠 **Specific Bacteria Identified as Key Player**

* Researchers pinpointed a specific gut bacteria genus, *Adlercreutzia*, as potentially linked to the cognitive benefits observed with virgin olive oil consumption.

#OliveOil #GutHealth #CognitiveFunction

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🧠 A study in Scientific Reports found that using a HEPA air purifier for one month led to a small but significant improvement in brain function for adults aged 40 and older.

💨 Participants aged 40+ (about 42% of the 119-person study group) completed tests measuring mental flexibility and executive function 12% faster after using a HEPA purifier compared to a sham purifier.

🏡 The study involved participants in Somerville, Massachusetts, an area with high levels of traffic-related air pollution.

#AirPurifiers #BrainHealth #CognitiveFunction

💡 New study challenges the idea that cognitive decline predicts depression relapse.

💡 Research with over 3,700 UK participants, published May 7 in BMJ Mental Health, found that higher cognitive scores were linked to a greater risk of relapse in individuals with a history of depression, contrary to expectations and findings in control groups.

💡 In healthy controls, poorer cognitive performance was associated with a higher risk of a first depressive episode.

💡 This suggests that better cognitive function might be needed to recognize symptoms and seek help, highlighting the complexity of depression relapse and the potential for personalized intervention strategies.

#DepressionResearch #MentalHealth #CognitiveFunction

🧠 New Research Links Air Pollution to Worse Cognitive Function
McMaster University study, published May 13, 2026, in Stroke, suggests fine particles from traffic, industry, and wildfires are linked to poorer memory, understanding, and mental speed. This held true even in areas with low air pollution.

🧠 Brain Damage Seen on Scans, Especially in Women
Higher traffic-related pollution linked to visible brain damage on MRI scans, more pronounced in women. Findings persisted after accounting for heart health factors, indicating a direct impact on the brain.

🧠 "Clean" Canadian Air Still Affects Brain Health
Study of nearly 7,000 Canadians found that even low levels of air pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide were associated with worse brain health, potentially impacting aging brains years before symptoms appear.

#AirPollution #BrainHealth #CognitiveFunction

💪 A 20-minute workout or a 90-minute nap can significantly improve memory after 30 hours without sleep, with participants performing about 22% better on memory tests.

🧠 While both exercise and napping boosted memory, they worked differently: naps helped the brain recharge, while exercise made it use its resources more efficiently.

💡 These findings offer practical ways to maintain cognitive function, especially in demanding jobs where sleep loss is common, suggesting exercise as an accessible alternative when naps aren't feasible.

#SleepLoss #CognitiveFunction #MemoryBoost

Study finds long term Benzodiazepine use is associated with poorer cognitive function in adults with Schizophrenia

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