An overview of the relationship between inflammation and cognitive function in humans, molecular pathways and the impact of nutraceuticals.

Inflammation has been associated with cognitive decline, whether in the peripheral or central nervous systems. The primary mechanism involves the response of microglia, an immune cell in the brain, which generates pro-inflammatory mediators such as cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. The excessive production of pro-inflammatory mediators may accelerate the damage to neurons, contributing to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and vascular dementia, as well as a general decline in cognitive function.

Clinical Efficacy and Tolerability of Lemon Balm ( L.) in Psychological Well-Being: A Review.

Background: There is renewed interest in the use of ancient herbal remedies for their potential health benefits, particularly in the psychological domain. One herb that is receiving growing attention is lemon balm ( L.) which has received considerable interest for its influence on the brain.

"Are you OK doctor?" An expanded health belief model exploration of doctors' experiences and perspectives of on-shift health behaviour.

Purpose: Understanding doctors' health beliefs is essential for developing effective and competent healthcare practices that benefit doctors and their patients. This study aimed to qualitatively explore doctors' perceptions of on-shift health-protective behaviours and their perceived effects on competence.

Methods: The research applied theoretically driven Expanded Health Belief Model (EHBM) enquiry methods to explore beliefs and experiences through an occupational context survey, 14 individual depth interviews, and two focus groups.

Wild Blueberry Extract Intervention in Healthy Older Adults: A Multi-Study, Randomised, Controlled Investigation of Acute Cognitive and Cardiovascular Effects.

Background: Circadian and homeostatic declines in cognitive performance are observed during the day, most commonly at 14:00. Additionally, postprandial reductions in cognitive ability have been widely demonstrated 1 h after lunch consumption, affecting domains of executive functioning (EF), episodic memory (EM), and attention. Existing evidence shows that anthocyanin-rich foods such as berries may improve or attenuate the decline in EF and EM in ageing adults.