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08/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Acupuncture is a safe and well-tolerated treatment for improving the cognitive function of Alzheimer’s patients
A recent study updated the evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for patients who are afflicted with mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease. It determined that the traditional Chinese medical treatment was indeed safe to use and that it improved cognitive function for patients. The study was held under the auspices of Tianjin […]
07/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Extract of a Chinese herb exhibits protective properties against cerebral diseases
A plant-based compound from the Chinese foxglove (Radix rehmanniae) showed promise as a means of protecting the brain from cerebral diseases. A Chinese study reported that catalpol encouraged the remyelination process that fixed neurological damage caused by multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. The study was supported by the Capital Medical University. Its findings were released […]
07/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Fermented turmeric prevents memory loss caused by oxidative stress and inflammation
Turmeric is a pretty powerful superfood on its own. As a fermented food product, it gains the power of probiotics as well. A Korean study showed that fermented turmeric can prevent memory loss that stems from oxidative stress and inflammation of key brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of the many neurodegenerative diseases that […]
07/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists study the neuroprotective effects of fermented Curcuma longa L. (turmeric)
Korean researchers relayed their findings on the neuroprotective properties of fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa L). Using a mouse model, they showed that pre-treatment with fermented C. longa could mitigate memory impairment caused by scopolamine amnesia, as well as protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. The study was sponsored and conducted by Keimyung University. […]
06/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
B is for brain: Nicotinamide riboside is crucial in preventing Alzheimer’s
While Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured, it can be prevented through proper nutrition. An article in Natural Health 365 states that one of the natural ways to avoid this and other forms of dementia is to increase your intake of nicotinamide riboside. This is a formulation of vitamin B3, which helps produce and regulate energy […]
06/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Soccer players who score using their head are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairments
If you know anyone who plays soccer, tell them to stop using their heads to score a goal or intercept the ball. An American study warns that the impressive-looking practice of “ball heading” makes it more likely for soccer players to suffer cognitive problems, a Science Daily article states. Researchers from the Albert Einstein College […]
04/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Combining B-vitamins and omega-3s found to reduce risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s
A recent study by the University of Oxford discovered that a combination of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids could lower the risk of dementia by reducing the rate at which the disease develops. Part of the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing (OPTIMA), the study found that the interaction between the two nutrients is key […]
03/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The single biggest preventable risk factor for developing dementia is overuse of alcohol, according to major new study
A major Canadian observational study identified alcohol use disorders as the biggest risk factor for the onset of dementia. It’s also the most preventable factor, so people wary of early-onset dementia can avoid it by controlling their alcohol intake, reported a ScienceDaily article. Implemented by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and published […]
02/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A little wine each day may help remove waste from the brain, improving cognitive health, research finds
Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research suggests a couple of glasses of good wine can drive dementia away, as reported in a Daily Mail article. According to a recently-concluded study of a research team from the University of Rochester (UR), mice who received the equivalent of 2 1/2 glasses of wine […]
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