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Parkinson’s Prevention Review Highlights Exercise, Diet, Toxins, and Rehabilitation

June 30, 2026 by BrainASAP

TL;DR: A 2026 narrative review in Neurological Research and Practice argued that Parkinson’s prevention is most actionable through physical activity, Mediterranean-style diet patterns, toxin reduction, earlier prodromal detection, and better rehabilitation after diagnosis. Key Findings Fastest-growing neurological disorder: The review described Parkinson’s disease as the fastest-growing neurological disorder worldwide. 6.2 to 11.8 million cases: A …

Virgin Olive Oil Linked Gut Microbes to Cognition

July 9, 2026May 22, 2026 by BrainASAP

TL;DR: A 2026 study in Microbiome found that in older adults at metabolic risk, virgin olive oil was linked to better cognitive preservation and richer gut microbiota, while common refined olive oil pointed the other way. Key Findings Metabolic-risk cohort tracked over time: The analysis followed 656 older adults who were 55-75 years old, cognitively …

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Increased Occipital Brain Connectivity in Pilot fMRI Study

May 16, 2026 by BrainASAP

TL;DR: A 2026 pilot study in Food & Function found that one month of extra virgin olive oil intake was associated with higher resting-state occipital functional connectivity than regular olive oil in 9 healthy young adults. Key Findings Occipital connectivity was the imaging endpoint: The 9-person neuroimaging substudy came from a larger randomized crossover trial …

Ultra-Processed Foods Eroded Visual Attention

May 15, 2026May 12, 2026 by BrainASAP

TL;DR: A 2026 study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring found that each 10% higher energy share from ultra-processed foods was associated with lower attention scores and higher modifiable dementia-risk scores in 2,192 dementia-free Australian adults. Key Findings A dementia-free midlife sample anchored the analysis: the Healthy Brain Project included 2,192 Australians …

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Levels of Mitochondrial Microproteins (Humanin and SHMOOSE)

May 15, 2026May 3, 2026 by BrainASAP

Mediterranean Diet Linked Mitochondrial Microproteins TL;DR: Mediterranean diet adherence tracked with higher mitochondrial microproteins Humanin and SHMOOSE in older adults, pointing to a possible mitochondrial route for healthy-aging benefits. Key Findings Higher adherence tracked with SHMOOSE: Patients with stronger Mediterranean diet adherence showed higher circulating SHMOOSE levels. Humanin moved with diet and Nox2: Humanin was …

Dietary Interventions as a Depression Treatment: Quality Foods Boost Mood

October 26, 2023 by BrainASAP

Recent research suggests that adjusting overall diet, rather than taking supplements, may help improve symptoms of depression. Whole food and whole diet interventions show promise as adjunctive treatments for depression, though more research is still needed. Key Facts: 7 studies with over 49,000 participants found that whole food or whole diet interventions reduced depression symptoms …

Link Between Diet & Depression: What Does the Research Say?

October 26, 2023 by BrainASAP

Eating well may help prevent and treat depression, according to growing evidence from studies on diet and mental health. Key facts: Following an overall healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil is associated with a lower risk of depression. A “Western” diet high in processed foods, fried foods, sugary foods, …

Diet & Mental Health: Effect of Foods & Nutrition on Mood

October 24, 2023 by BrainASAP

Nutrition plays a major role in mental health, with diet quality closely linked to risk of common mental disorders like depression. This review comprehensively analyzes recent research on the impacts of nutrition on mental health and the use of nutritional interventions in treating psychiatric conditions. Key Facts: Poor diet is a major risk factor for …