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A Columbia University study, published by the journal Neurology, shows that people following a Mediterranean-like diet had a larger brain volume than those who didnā??t.
The study indicates that a diet consisting of fruit and vegetables, fish and olive oil but little red meat or dairy products may be associated with losing fewer brain cells due to ageing.
The findings add weight to the theory that a healthy diet can stave off the onset of Alzheimerā??s disease by stopping the brain from growing older.
The difference between the two study groups was about the same as five years of ageing. Study author Doctor Yian Gu, of Columbia University, said: 'These results are exciting, as they raise the possibility that people may potentially prevent brain shrinking and the effects of ageing on the brain simply by following a healthy diet.'
A Mediterranean diet could also halve your risk of heart disease and a Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil cuts breast cancer risk by 68 per cent.
1 November 2015
Encompasses the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research at all stages.
Offers plentiful and rich practical advice, underpinned by clear theoretical foundations, research evidence and up-to-date references. Used paperback and eBook.
31 October 2015
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid - Albert Einstein
9 October 2015
Our October newsletter is now available.
1 October 2015
In a recent study, researchers found that pupils doing an extra hour of daily homework and reading performed significantly better than their peers.
An extra hour a day of screen time at 14½ years is approximately equivalent to two fewer GCSE grades (e.g. from B to D) at 16 years. Strategies to achieve the right balance between screen and non-screen time may be important for improving academic performance.
However, the level of physical activity had no beneficial or detrimental effect on academic performance
The study published in the open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
28 September 2015
Practical help for teachers in making day-to-day provision for the able in their classroom.
Designed mainly for secondary teachers, teacher educators and senior managers, the book draws together a range of good practice in provision for the most able across all national curriculum subjects.
25 September 2015
An online version of Managing the Training Process is now available.
When you buy Managing the Training Process you will also have free access to an online version which includes the latest updates.
If you prefer to only buy access to the online version you can do so for £12.50
23 September 2015
Our Mathematical Universe by Max Tegmark
22 September 2015
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