You may be surprised to learn that a proven muscle-building compound can do a lot more than chisel your physique. Emerging science shows that it may also boost your memory and increase general intelligence. And 20 years of human research proves that it is completely safe.

The study that proves this compound’s brain-boosting power comes from Dr. Caroline Rae at the University of Sydney Medical School in Australia. She’s a professor of biochemistry and much of her research focuses on the chemistry of the brain.

“(The compound) gave a significant boost to brain power,” she says.

There’s more bad news for soda drinkers. As if the threat of obesity and the risk of heart disease wasn’t enough. Now a study links soda to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

The effects of soda can swell your air passages and restrict how much air flows through your trachea. But the problems don’t end with wheezing and coughing. Soda can also obstruct the airways of your lungs. So you’ll even have difficulty breathing.

Dr. Zumin Shi from the University of Adelaide in Australia led the study that should catch every soda drinker’s attention. He’s a dietary patterns and chronic diseases research specialist. You can read his full results in the journal Respirology.

The first place many of us turn for headache relief is to a bottle of acetaminophen-laced pills. We don’t blame you…it does work. But the problem is that it’s dangerous to take it all the time.

Constant use of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, kidney damage, and even stomach bleeding. That’s why it’s important to find an alternative that works just as good…without any side effects. Now, research shows that one natural oil can fill that role.

A German study from the highly-regarded University of Kiel shows that applying this oil to your head can significantly reduce headache intensity after 15 minutes.

Sometimes the best new solutions come from already proven remedies. If you’re looking to improve your mental performance, there’s an already beneficial tree bark extract that can help you out.

The new study comes out of Pescara University in Italy. Dr. Gianni Belcaro led the study and he’s published a number of recent studies on this extract. This time, he tested it in a clinical trial and the results were published in the Italian journal Panminerva Medica.

“This study indicates (it) improve(s) cognitive function,” he says.

There’s good news if you want to regain lost memories and hold onto the ones you still have. A body of research now shows an extract from the periwinkle plant can improve memory and boost brain function.

Dr. Marios Kyriazis has recently looked at the newest evidence. He’s a Royal College of Physicians graduate and anti-aging advisor to the British Longevity Society.

“Non-clinical and clinical studies (show it is) beneficial,” he says.

Researchers have now discovered another supplement to cut your stress levels. It’s an amino acid…and it’s only found in two natural sources. But the good news is…it’s widely available as a supplement.

Lekh Raj Juneja, Ph.D. is the man behind the study. He graduated from the prestigious Nagoya University in Japan. Dr. Juneja has written over 200 research papers…he’s internationally acclaimed…and has received many awards for his work in this field.

He suspected the amino acid could influence the body while under stress. So he put his theory to the test…and got the good results he was hoping for…

This week…we told you about a beverage that can slow weight gain. Today…we look at another drink…one that combats depression. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health recently found that the drink cuts the risk of depression for women. That comes off the tails of another study…which showed that the drink also reduces depression [...]

There’s a natural way to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Chinese medicine men have sworn by it for centuries. And plenty of published studies have shown it to be safe and effective.

It comes from a moss-like plant in China. But it’s in limited supply. That’s because the Chinese trust it so much that they’ve over harvested it. To the point of extinction. It also takes decades to grow. And yields only a tiny amount of the vital extract that combats the disease.

But Yale scientists have come up with a way to reproduce the natural compound. And process it more effectively. They hope it will mean wider accessibility for the people who need it.

The latest research says that one fruit may really have huge health benefits. At least for folks fighting the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is welcome news for some 36 million people worldwide with the disease.

The latest Alzheimer’s drugs have been plagued by failure. Cutting-edge drugs like Alzhemed and Flurizan have failed to fight AD. Two studies on Semagacestat, a drug from Eli Lilly, were halted after the drug worsened dementia symptoms in patients.

The problem is not improving. AD drugs are in the news again. The newest have been linked to a type of brain swelling called vasogenic edema.

Researchers are unraveling the mystery of Alzheimer’s. The latest research points to a solution from a natural di-peptide. It’s found in human brain tissues. And it reduces the formation of the amyloid beta protein associated with Alzheimer’s.

It’s also found in meat. So if you’re a meat-eater, your brain may be benefiting from your diet. And if you’re a vegetarian, you could be at risk for cognitive decline.

If there’s one person on top of this subject, it’s Dr. Stefano Sensi. He’s a neurologist at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He studies Alzheimer’s and other brain disorders. The National Institutes of Health has recognized him for his work. And he has had articles published in many professional journals.