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07/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Want to boost brain health and prevent dementia? Vitamin D supplementation is the key, says study
Vitamin D is often linked to many health benefits such as strong bones and teeth and a healthy immune system. Reports also suggest that having adequate levels of vitamin D can help reduce your risk of depression. But science says vitamin D can offer more. According to a recent study by researchers from Canada and the U.K., […]
04/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
6 Mushrooms you can eat to prevent cognitive impairment and reduce your dementia risk
A recent study by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that older adults who consume more mushrooms in their diet have a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment than those who don’t. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition defined by experts as the stage between the expected cognitive decline that occurs with age […]
01/11/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
5G Danger: 4 Ways 5G wireless technology can seriously harm human health
Fifth generation (5G) networks, which are touted to support faster mobile connections, are actively being rolled out around the world. However, 5G produces radiofrequency (RF) radiation and electromagnetic energy fields (EMF), which are increasingly being recognized as new types of environmental pollution. They have also been linked to serious health issues. Here are four reasons why […]
06/13/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging
Obesity is linked to serious health problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. But a study has found that, on top of these conditions, obesity in midlife is also a major contributor to cognitive aging. For their study, researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) analyzed data collected over the span of six […]
06/05/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Consuming more antioxidant flavanols slows memory decline in older adults
A recent study published in the journal PNAS linked age-related memory loss to a diet low in flavanols. The study found that replenishing these phytonutrients improved the performance of older adults on memory tests, indicating the importance of flavanols for optimal brain health in aging populations. The research, which included more than 3,500 older adults, found a correlation […]
12/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disease is a term used for conditions that affect the function of neurons in the human brain. Unlike other cells in the body, neurons, or nerve cells, are incapable of cell reproduction. Once neurons are injured, degenerate or die, the body cannot replace them with new ones. This is why neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and very […]
12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Alkaloids from Lasianthera africana and Gongronema latifolium found to prevent neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria investigated the in vitro modulatory effect of alkaloids obtained from two commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have […]
12/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how a chemical from Japanese cornel may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Cornus officinalis, also known as Japanese cornel, is a medicinal plant native to China, Japan and South Korea. Well-known in traditional medicine, the fruit of this small tree, in particular, is used for its analgesic, diuretic and anti-diabetic properties. According to studies, the active components of Japanese cornel can inhibit the activity of a-glucosidase, the […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cornel iridoid glycoside found to improve brain function by clearing tau oligomers and reducing neurotoxicity
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the effects of cornel iridoid glycoside (CIG) on tau oligomers and cognitive function. Their results were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Tau oligomers are said to be one of the main contributors to Alzheimer’s disease. They correlate strongly with the loss of neurons since they […]
11/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the brain-boosting potential of the Himalayan juniper
Growing in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Northern Myanmar and China is a cold-hardy plant with plenty of traditional uses. Juniperus recurva, also known as Himalayan juniper, is a small ornamental tree that belongs to the cypress (Cupressaceae) family. Known for its aromatic wood and leaves, this plant is widely used to make incense and coffins. Himalayan juniper also bears dark purple, single-seed […]
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