University of Kansas Medical Center

Exercise can improve brain function in older adults

A six-month trial conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center found that older adults can improve their visual-spatial processing and attention levels by exercising for 75-225 minutes per week. The study's results suggest that intensity, rather than duration, is more important for benefits to brain function.

SourceUniversity of Kansas Medical Center·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJul 15, 2015

Milk could be good for your brain

New research at KU Medical Center found a correlation between milk consumption and increased levels of glutathione in the brain. Participants who drank milk recently had higher glutathione levels, which could help stave off oxidative stress and its associated diseases.

SourceUniversity of Kansas Medical Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateMar 24, 2015