Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by growing over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the laboratory. This surpasses previous experiments in which only a […]
Researchers identify “food memory” neurons in lab rats that could explain why forgetting to eat lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that can
A new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease has led to a discovery that could be the key to halting cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Scientists at
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In these devastating diseases, proteins
A new study has found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of the disease due to its previously unknown secondary function.
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A larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome are associated with an increased risk of early-onset dementia, according to a study published in
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Calcium transport into and out of the mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain calcium balance in these powerhouses,
An unusual health policy in Wales may have provided the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine,
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Many overweight people report that they have lost the desire to eat rich foods – a phenomenon that has also been observed in overweight mice. Scientists have now discovered the
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Why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms during chronic stress , while others are resilient? A protein that acts as a cannabinoid receptor and is present in the
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A recent study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin
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A new artificial intelligence model measures how fast a patient’s brain is aging and could be a powerful new tool for understanding, preventing and treating cognitive decline and dementia, according
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Scientists at Columbia University have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that command the animals to stop eating. Although many feeding circuits in the brain are known to
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Duke University School of Medicine researchers have found that harnessing the nervous system could help reduce intestinal inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A new study led by Luis
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Declining blood levels of two of the body’s own molecules are closely linked to the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women. Levels have been found to decline gradually, from
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Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brains of mice that undergo major changes as they age, as well as a specific hotspot where many
Elderly people who are sleepy during the day or who do not feel like doing activities due to sleep problems are more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead
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Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults – heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease – are associated with cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia. This is according
A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing daily sitting prevents the worsening of back pain over a six-month period. The result strengthens the
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If doctors want to know more about a patient’s risk of cardiovascular disease, they can order a cardiac stress test. But when it comes to stroke risk, there is no
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Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and overeating is one of life’s growing pains. The process of food intake seems to be organized on a cellular level like a
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world took restrictive measures – such as lockdowns and school closures – to contain the spread of the respiratory disease. It is well
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It is well known that restricting calorie intake improves health and increases life expectancy, but how this happens remains a mystery, especially in terms of protecting the brain. Buck scientists
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New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from the University of Exeter and Maastricht University have jointly advanced
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Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new method for predicting dementia with an accuracy of over 80% and up to nine years before diagnosis. The new
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Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%, potentially protecting countless people from the disease. The discovery
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Stress affects the brain in multiple ways. It reduces the ability to remember and perceptual learning, as well as damaging brain structure. Stress: The Greatest Health Hazard of Our Time
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Maca, scientifically classified as Lepedium meyenii, has been cultivated for more than two millennia. This plant grows only in specific regions of the Peruvian Andes at altitudes of 4,000 meters
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One of the most common parenting struggles occurs at the kitchen table. While most parents want their children to eat a healthy variety of foods, many children are picky eaters
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Maca is cruciferous plant native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. This nutritious root, scientifically classified as lepedium myenii, is commonly consumed for its various nutritional and medicinal purposes and can be
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As we age, it is natural to experience a gradual decline in cognitive function. Although it is normal to experience a certain level of decreased brain function with advancing age,
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When people think of glucosamine, they automatically think of joint health; however, new studies indicate there may be more to this supplement. Glucosamine benefits stretch well beyond what this natural
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Serotonin (also referred to as 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is a chemical messenger that helps the nerve cells in the body communicate. While serotonin was discovered by scientists over 60 years
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Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people in the elderly population, as well as their loved ones. While you can never entirely prevent dementia, new evidence shows that
Social Activity Benefits Memory and Other Cognitive Abilities Leer más >
Could mental disorders like dementia be connected to gut bacteria? This seemingly unlikely correlation may not be so far-fetched: New research suggests that an imbalance of healthy gut bacteria could
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It has long been known that it’s important to get enough vitamin B12 during pregnancy. Now, new research has discovered that this crucial vitamin provides even more benefits to
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Because heart disease is such a common cause of death, claiming a life every 37 seconds, finding more effective treatments is a primary concern in the medical community. New research
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It is estimated that dementia impacts approximately 47 million people worldwide. Today, scientists are learning more and more about how exercise prevents dementia as you age. Understanding this devastating cognitive
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People with Alzheimer’s disease develop defects in cognitive functions, such as memory, as well as problems with non-cognitive functions that can lead to anxiety and depression. In an article published
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Bone density decreases with age. While this is a normal process, some people are more affected than others. If the value is -2.5 or less, people are diagnosed with osteoporosis,
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