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05/27/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Being overweight later in life leads to faster brain aging, study says
A new study has found that having a higher body mass and a larger waist later in life can lead to faster brain aging. While being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor for a variety of health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the study, published in the journal Neurology, reveals that excess weight […]
05/27/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Women are more at risk for brain aneurysms than men, experts warn
A brain aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in an artery balloons out and fills up with blood. Estimates show that more than six million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm, and around 30,000 rupture each year. Statistics from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation also reveal that women are more likely to have a brain aneurysm […]
05/13/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
The link between sleep deprivation and Alzheimer’s
Studies have shown that there’s a relationship between dementia and exercise, nutrition and social interaction. One other important factor you need to consider if you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease is the amount of restful sleep you get every night. In a landmark study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers found that around a third of […]
05/11/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Why do people with depression usually suffer from gastrointestinal distress?
Patients with depression often experience gastrointestinal distress, a group of digestive disorders marked by lingering symptoms, such as constipation, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping. According to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology, the two disorders are connected by a common cause: low levels of serotonin, also known the “happy chemical.” Depression and gastrointestinal distress go hand in hand […]
04/29/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Scientists discover neurons that remain “forever young” through life
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala – the part of the brain responsible for emotional processing and for governing social behaviors and interactions. These neurons, they noted, remain in an immature state throughout a person’s childhood. While most of these neurons mature quickly once a person reaches […]
04/27/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
2 for 1: Beat cancer (even without chemo) and you beat Alzheimer’s too
A study has found that middle-aged people who are able to survive cancer may be at a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study builds on previous research that found an association between reduced Alzheimer’s risk and cancer survival. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, included 14,583 individuals who were born before 1949 and had no […]
04/03/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Food safety tips: How to reduce the arsenic in your rice by 80 percent
Arsenic is a very toxic trace element. Throughout history, people have been ingesting it, either knowingly or unknowingly. This problem seems to be getting even worse, as more and more arsenic is making its way into people’s food, particularly rice. Rice is a staple food for a huge percentage of the world’s population, which opens […]
02/10/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Study shows “brain zapping” can help improve your memory
A new study, published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, found that giving your brain a tiny zap can help stimulate parts of it that deal with memory, specifically the prefrontal cortex. Participants of this study were around 15.4 percent more likely to recall fuzzy memories, according to co-author of the study Jesse Rissman, assistant professor at the University of […]
01/31/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Researchers discover a protein in the blood of young mice that improves cognition and lifespan in older mice
The quest for finding ways to delay aging has led scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine to a protein extracted from the blood of young mice. When injected into older mice, the protein, known as eNAMPT, could delay aging and inhibit age-related diseases in the senior rodents. The researchers found that eNAMPT extended the lifespan of the older […]
01/29/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Beyond sadness and despair: Understanding the 11 hidden signs of depression and how to address them
Depression – for the serious condition that it is – can go unnoticed in many people. Some of its more salient symptoms — such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness or loneliness — are easy to recognize, but even people who don’t exhibit these can still be depressed. Here are 11 hidden signs that indicate whether you, or someone you […]
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