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06/13/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging
Obesity is linked to serious health problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. But a study has found that, on top of these conditions, obesity in midlife is also a major contributor to cognitive aging. For their study, researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) analyzed data collected over the span of six […]
06/05/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Consuming more antioxidant flavanols slows memory decline in older adults
A recent study published in the journal PNAS linked age-related memory loss to a diet low in flavanols. The study found that replenishing these phytonutrients improved the performance of older adults on memory tests, indicating the importance of flavanols for optimal brain health in aging populations. The research, which included more than 3,500 older adults, found a correlation […]
04/10/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Choline: An essential nutrient for brain and heart health
Choline is an important nutrient for regulating vital bodily functions. Although technically not a vitamin or a mineral, it is generally considered a B vitamin due to the many functional similarities it shares with B complex vitamins. According to a study published in the journal Nutritional and Functional Foods for Healthy Aging, choline and B vitamins share a […]
07/19/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Extreme adiposity associated with obesity starts with inflammation in the brain
Obesity is a metabolic disease that is now considered to be an epidemic. In the United States, obesity is a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death among Americans, which include heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. The main defining feature of obesity is the excessive accumulation and storage of […]
05/26/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how diet, exercise and the endocannabinoid system contribute to healthy aging
Researchers define the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a complex cell-signaling system that plays an important role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), synaptic plasticity — a characteristic of neurons in the brain — and the body’s response to internal and external insults or stressors. The ECS, whose components are widely distributed […]
03/25/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carbs significantly relieve PMS symptoms in women and an increase in serotonin production could explain why
Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is an important part of a healthy weight management plan. But for women who suffer from mild or severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing their consumption of carbohydrates may give them relief from PMS symptoms because of its effect on serotonin production. Dr. Judith Wurtman, former director of the Research Program in Women’s Health at […]
03/10/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This TCM formula alters brain pathways to alleviate anxiety-like behavior
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Experiencing anxiety occasionally is a normal part of life and may even be useful in certain situations, but some people deal with feelings of anxiety frequently. Those with anxiety disorders suffer from […]
01/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Musk mallow seeds can protect the brain against degeneration caused by fluoride toxicity
Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as musk mallow, is a flowering plant native to East Asia and Northern Australia. It belongs to the same genus as okra, a flowering plant whose seed pods are eaten as a vegetable. Musk mallow is a multipurpose plant: Besides being an ornamental, it is also cultivated as a source of […]
01/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the neuroprotective properties of Abelmoschus moschatus (musk mallow)
Researchers at Osmania University in India investigated the protective effects of Abelmoschus moschatus (musk mallow) seed extract against sodium fluoride-induced neurohistological changes in the brain. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. High concentrations of fluoride can negatively affect various soft tissues, including the brain, heart and kidneys, in addition […]
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 […]
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