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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 […]
12/27/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
An essential guide to understanding B-vitamins
Did you know that there are eight B vitamins? These are eight of the many essential nutrients that your body needs to keep your bodily systems functioning at optimum performance. What each individual B vitamin does varies, but they generally work to convert food into energy, make new blood cells and keep existing skin cells, brain […]
12/10/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
For the elderly, sense of smell could be a key indicator for overall health
Your ability to detect odors may indicate the state of your health as you age. A study conducted on men and women between the ages of 71 and 82 found that those who had difficulty recognizing common odors were about 50 percent more likely to die within the next 10 years than those who retained their sensitive noses. […]
11/13/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
5 Ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Dementia is a collective term for diseases like Alzheimer’s that affect a person’s brain and his ability to think and remember. With over 50 million people having dementia worldwide and 10 million new cases being diagnosed annually, it is one of the fastest growing health conditions globally. Common signs of early-stage dementia are impaired cognitive functioning, agitation, […]
10/31/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
Maintain oral health to lower your risk of conditions like pneumonia and rheumatoid arthritis
Over six billion bacteria live in your mouth. Most of them are classified as “good,” but there are some that can be detrimental to your health. In particular, up to 20 bacterial strains are considered bad. Coupled with poor oral hygiene, these can travel down your mouth to your gut and even to your bloodstream. From there, they […]
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