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A 2022 study found that magnesium L-threonate improves memory, learning, cognitive abilities, and recall. Magnesium L-threonate can cross the blood-brain barrier, which may explain its ability to ...

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The University of Texas at Arlington is expanding its research on brain health, focusing on how people navigate their ...

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Audio Timeline Slider: Use the left or right arrow keys to decrease or increase the slider value. Developed in 2015 by researchers studying the effects of diet on brain function and cognitive decline, ...