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12/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disease is a term used for conditions that affect the function of neurons in the human brain. Unlike other cells in the body, neurons, or nerve cells, are incapable of cell reproduction. Once neurons are injured, degenerate or die, the body cannot replace them with new ones. This is why neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and very […]
12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Alkaloids from Lasianthera africana and Gongronema latifolium found to prevent neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria investigated the in vitro modulatory effect of alkaloids obtained from two commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have […]
08/26/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Mental health and brain waves: 6 Benefits of neurofeedback therapy
Mental health forms an important aspect of a person’s overall well-being. To boost mental health, people often employ various practices such as yoga and meditation. An effective addition to a person’s mental health arsenal is neurofeedback therapy – a novel method that involves training your brain to help you relax and focus. What is neurofeedback therapy? Neurofeedback is also […]
05/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Naturally occurring molecule shows potential to treat patients with Parkinson’s
According to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) published in 2019, neurodegenerative diseases, which affect the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS), are the largest cause of disability globally. Parkinson’s disease, the most common of these diseases next to Alzheimer’s, is a progressive movement disorder that remains without a cure. […]
12/04/2018
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By Mary Miller
Gut health plays a primary role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects one’s motor functions. The onset of Parkinson’s starts with mild symptoms of barely noticeable tremors, feelings of stiffness and slowed movement. It gradually becomes more and more debilitating as time passes. However, a recent study has found that gut health may be linked to the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Dopamine […]
09/24/2018
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By Janine Acero
Dolphin dementia: Scientists have discovered that, like us, their brains can deteriorate as they age
A new study has revealed evidence of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in wild animals after scientists detected unmistakable symptoms in the brains of dolphins, as reported in the Daily Mail. Dolphins and humans have many similarities, such as their ability to form social relationships and to communicate using their own language (among other things), and […]
11/24/2017
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By Russel Davis
Remember, and even control, your dreams with 3 easy steps to lucid dreaming
A study published online in the journal Dreaming has revealed that a combination of several techniques may help increase the likelihood of experiencing lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming is defined as the capacity to remain aware while a dream is occurring and being able to control the experience. A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have recruited […]
10/25/2017
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By Russel Davis
Exciting new breakthrough could lead to a cure for multiple sclerosis
A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation revealed a mechanism that may one day help identify the root cause of multiple sclerosis, and develop long-overdue treatments for the disease. As part of the study, a team of international researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. and the University of Alberta in Canada examined brain tissue samples […]
10/03/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Study: Mice with Alzheimer’s have their memories reawakened…with lasers
Alzheimer’s disease has long been thought to completely erase an individual’s memories. The clumps of tau tangles and amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain are believed to destroy the neurons associated with memory storage. That may no longer be the case, however, as demonstrated by a team of researchers from Columbia University. In their […]
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