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08/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Animal study reveals cadmium exposure and Alzheimer’s risk gene may be linked to cognitive impairment
Researchers at the University of Washington found that cadmium exposure, combined with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, might accelerate cognitive decline. The researchers arrived at this finding after exposing mice with an Alzheimer’s risk gene to cadmium. They detailed their findings in a paper published in the journal Toxicological Sciences. The effects of cadmium plus an Alzheimer’s risk gene The […]
02/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Empty nutrition, empty noggin: Western-style diet can impair brain function, warn researchers
The Western diet is notorious for containing sinful amounts of fat, sugar and little to no nutrients. This unhealthy diet is also linked to a greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet despite the many reasons to forego this type of diet, many Americans continue to binge […]
10/15/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Can a Korean shrub help improve symptoms of memory decline?
Numerous studies have shown that medicinal plants can be used to treat various diseases with minimal side effects. Dendropanax morbifera, a shrub endemic to the Korean peninsula, is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as skin problems and headaches. New research suggests that D. morbifera leaves (DML) can also be used as a functional food to boost cognitive performance. In a […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chinese skullcap protects against brain disorders by preventing neuronal death
Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. TCM practitioners value S. baicalensis for its ability to treat conditions caused by inflammation. Researchers, on the other hand, have studied this plant extensively due to its […]
07/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The mechanics of why exercise is good for brain health, memory
An international study presented further evidence that irisin protects neurons in the brain from degeneration. It showed that the so-called “exercise-induced hormone” can improve memory in humans and mice. First identified in 2012 by researchers from the Harvard Medical School, irisin is a messenger hormone that helps convert white fat into brown fat, which produces heat. It was named […]
05/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The Western diet can impair memory function
Researchers from the University of Regensburg in Germany investigated the utility of spatial separation – a behavioral process associated with the hippocampus – in the assessment of dietary interventions and the behavioral effects of the transgenerational administration of a Western diet on pattern separation. The results of their study were published in the journal Food Science […]
05/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals link between what you eat and brain function: Following a healthy diet can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s
The findings of a new study suggest that a person should pay extra attention to what he or she eats, but for a different reason. Iowa-based researchers discovered a connection between the levels of a satiety hormone found in the brain and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the absence of hunger for a […]
02/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could this tiny plant be the key to preventing memory loss?
One of the best ways to protect your brain from the symptoms of memory loss can be found inside tiny photosynthetic organisms that live in watery environments. Astaxanthin derived from algae can help maintain clear memory and normal brain function. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in all kinds of algae. It is also present in […]
11/08/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Elevated blood sugar levels have a DIRECT relationship with brain shrinkage
Many people eat foods rich in sugar while they are studying to stay awake. However, recent studies have shown that too much sugar is actually bad for brain health. A group of German researchers published a paper in the journal Neurology that established a direct relationship between elevated sugar levels and reduced brain size. The body […]
09/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age
Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in […]
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