Brain, cognition

Expert advice on healthy eating for brain health, boosting brain power, improving memory and cheating brain ageing.

NEWS

Extra exercise benefits…

… for your brain We’ve long known that brain training can be a good...

NEWS

Too much salt bad for mouse brains

A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to a recent animal...

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Eat to cheat brain ageing

It’s not a myth – the right foods can supercharge your memory, thinking...

ADVICE

The best ways to boost brain power

Living a long time is something most of us would like to do....

SHOPPING

10 of the best memory-boosting foods for exams

Studying for end-of-year exams and need to fuel your brain? Power up your...

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Feed your mind

These days there is more awareness that what we eat and drink can...

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Food on the brain: The Alzheimer’s-food connection

There is now a strong theory that what we eat plays a key...

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Take control! How to boost your willpower

Willpower is something many of us battle with, but the latest findings show...

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Why we like blueberries

We give you the rundown on a tasty seasonal fruit that packs a...

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Science update: Iodine – the brain mineral

New Zealanders are at serious risk of iodine deficiency. HFG senior nutritionist Rose...

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Boost your brain power at any age

We explain how what we eat can make us smarter, sharper and more...

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Feel fabulous over 50: Energy level and brain power

For good energy levels, you need to be physically and mentally active, eat...

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Brain food

Do you envy those people with steel-trap memories who are as sharp as...

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Great health at 50 and beyond

Your body’s needs change as you age – bringing different health concerns with...

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