The latest study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shown an important role played by berries such as blueberries, blackberries and strawberries when it comes to brain health. The berries have been shown to trigger the built-in clean up process within the brain which is responsible for preventing the accumulation of damage that results in cognitive decline.

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association which consisted of 400,000 subjects showed that a high level of vitamin B6 and methionine in the blood stream reduced the risk of developing lung cancer.

As we age, our brains begin a steady path of decline. However new research shows that this side effect of aging can be countered with some surprisingly easy foods and activities. Here are a couple of ways to boost your brain power and sharpen your memory.

In a new study by the Yale School of Medicine, scientists have demonstrated how a high-fat diet can cause weak circulation in the brain, affect metabolism and damage the brain.

Having a bad day? Try one of these sure-fire tips to lift your mood and get that smile back on your face.

Can what you eat make you smarter? Surprisingly yes. Not only do the right foods boost brain power but also fight off common brain diseases like Alzheimer's (AD) and dementia.

Asperger’s syndrome, also known as ASD or Assburger’s syndrome, affects patients from childhood. It is a form of partial autism.

A new study reveals that people with anxiety have a disconnect between the frontal lobes of the conscious brain and a core regulating centre in the subconscious brain (amygdala). With situations that are normal, the frontal lobe thought process regulates and dampens the alarm coming from the amygdala, aiding in keeping negative emotions under control and in check. The new study shows for the first time that this particular method of self-regulation is lowered in people who have an excess of anxiety as a baseline of function. Essentially, they are lacking brakes for their anxiety.

Quitting smoking is not an impossible task. You can achieve it with courage and determination. Here is a recommended approach on how you can quit smoking in a natural manner:

Sleep is as essential to us as food, water, air and for some even sex. Spending the night having trouble falling asleep, or tossing and turning in the middle of the night makes for a miserable morning. If you are having sleeping problems, you are not alone in this world.