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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 […]
11/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The science behind “familiar smells:” How odors affect memory formation in the brain
The processes by which the brain learns new things and stores memories respond to input from the senses. German researchers have recently reported that scent processing might affect the brain’s memory centers. Their study covered the piriform cortex. This region of the olfactory brain interprets smells picked up by the nose’s olfactory receptors. The Ruhr Universitat Bochum […]
10/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Too much sugar in the bloodstream can worsen septic shock, lead to memory loss
Survivors of septic shock often experience memory loss and premature cognitive decline. While this is a known and established occurrence, the cause of this cognitive impairment is unknown. But in a new study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, American researchers finally shed light on what causes the loss of cognitive function […]
10/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crown flower found to promote the growth of nerve tissue in the brain
The plant Calotropis gigantea, commonly known as milkweed or crown flower, is a flowering shrub with a lot of uses. It can be used for food and fuel, to make textiles, as a source of dye, and most importantly, for medicine. C. gigantea has a long history of use in traditional medicine. It also contains cardiac […]
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 […]
10/10/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Leaf extract of Dendropanax morbifera a potential ingredient for memory-boosting functional foods
Researchers from South Korea examined the effects of Dendropanax morbifera Leveille (DML) on proliferating cells and differentiated neuroblasts exposed to mercury. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The brain is susceptible to methylmercury toxicity, which causes irreversible damage to neurons and glial cells. DML is widely used as a folk medicine to […]
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 […]
07/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Promising new research suggests targeting the endocannabinoid system to treat cognitive disorders
Spanish researchers found new hope for patients with cognitive disorders like Down syndrome. Their experiment on cognitively-impaired mice revealed a link between Down syndrome and the endocannabinoid system. Furthermore, they identified cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1R) as a possible target for the treatment of Down syndrome. Mental disability stems from many causes, including genetic problems. The most widespread of […]
07/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Calotropis gigantea promotes the formation of synapses and neurites in the hippocampus
Researchers from Dongguk University Graduate School of Medicine and Pukyong National University in South Korea investigated the neuromodulatory effects of ethanol extracts obtained from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. C. gigantea, commonly known […]
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