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12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers identify depression biomarkers using TCM
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness that has diverse causes and clinical manifestations. According to statistics, MDD affects up to 20 percent of the world’s population. Although numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been developed for MDD, treatment outcomes are still unsatisfactory. Researchers, therefore, are currently in search of new ways to classify […]
12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A species of red algae found to improve circulation and protect against blood clots
Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which prevents excessive […]
11/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Looking at how danshen can be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that affects cognitive function. The most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide, AD affects as many as 5.5 million people in the US alone. AD is often seen in older adults aged 65 and above, but younger people can also develop the disease. While little is known about how […]
11/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
High-fat diets linked to “depression-like” behavior, according to study
Researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. investigated whether obesity is a causative factor for the development of depression and the molecular pathways linked to these two disorders. Their results were published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of depression. To examine the relationship between these two, the researchers used […]
11/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the biological activities of each herbal variety of the Ayuverdic tonic Shankhpushpi
In this study, researchers from India evaluated the neuropharmacological effects of four herbs commonly identified as sources of the Ayurvedic tonic Shankhpushpi. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Shankhpushpi is an Ayurvedic drug widely used for its positive effects on the central nervous system. These effects include improving intellect and […]
11/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review: Can the danshen herb be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
In this article, researchers from the University of Macau summarized and explored the effects of bioactive components of danshen on the major characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease in preclinical studies. Their review appeared in the journal Chinese Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment. It is difficult to develop effective […]
11/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Understanding the gut-brain axis: Can a probiotic help reduce stress levels?
Scientists have long believed that bidirectional communication exists between the gut and the brain. In fact, evidence suggesting that the gut microbiota — the diverse community of microbes living in the human gut — interacts with the central nervous system (CNS) and influences brain function has increased over the years. Recent studies even propose that this happens via […]
10/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A good diet can help eliminate bipolar disorder symptoms – review
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unpredictable fluctuations in the mood, energy, and activity levels of affected individuals. Also known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that include emotional highs (manic episodes) and lows (depressive episodes). Numerous studies suggest that diet plays an important role in the prevention and treatment […]
10/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Are “magic mushrooms” beneficial for mental health therapy?
Magic mushrooms are fungi that contain an active compound called psilocybin. The compound is a potent hallucinogen and is known to affect the part of the brain responsible for mood, cognition, and perception. Researchers are looking at the effects of psilocybin on mental health and its potential to address various mental health conditions. Magic mushrooms and psilocybin Magic mushrooms or […]
10/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Major component of silymarin may help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Silymarin is an herbal extract that’s popularly used as a health supplement. It is associated with liver benefits and is often taken by patients with hepatitis. Silymarin contains a mixture of various compounds, the most active of which is the flavonoid known as silibinin. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from different universities […]
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