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Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver, diet

Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver, diet

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.CHICAGO -Reduced levels of plasmalog

Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver, diet

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.CHICAGO -Reduced levels of plasmalog
Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea

Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea

by University of OttawaSubjects were seated for six hours with an intravenous catheter to measure blood lipids, breathing medical nitrogen to simulate sleep apnea. Credit: University of OttawaSle

Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea

by University of OttawaSubjects were seated for six hours with an intravenous catheter to measure blood lipids, breathing medical nitrogen to simulate sleep apnea. Credit: University of OttawaSle
Could 'love hormone' oxytocin help treat Alzheimer's disease? Here's what researchers currently know

Could 'love hormone' oxytocin help treat Alzheimer's disease? Here's what researchers currently know

by Eleftheria Kodosaki,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOxytocin is often called "the love hormone" because of its role in social bonding, reproduction and childbirth.

Could 'love hormone' oxytocin help treat Alzheimer's disease? Here's what researchers currently know

by Eleftheria Kodosaki,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOxytocin is often called "the love hormone" because of its role in social bonding, reproduction and childbirth.
Is that 'midlife crisis' really Alzheimer's disease?

Is that 'midlife crisis' really Alzheimer's disease?

by Carmela Tartaglia,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageImagine you tell your 55 year-old mom you're going to get married and she's too disorganized to help you with the wedding p

Is that 'midlife crisis' really Alzheimer's disease?

by Carmela Tartaglia,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageImagine you tell your 55 year-old mom you're going to get married and she's too disorganized to help you with the wedding p
Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc
How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible—new research

How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible—new research

by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian and Christelle Langley,The ConversationCredit: Juan Gaertner/ShutterstockThe first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepres

How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible—new research

by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian and Christelle Langley,The ConversationCredit: Juan Gaertner/ShutterstockThe first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepres
Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i
Structural analysis of relevant drug targets for Alzheimer's disease

Structural analysis of relevant drug targets for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersAlzheimer's Disease (AD) is classified as a neurodegenerative non-curable disease that affects millions worldwide. Current drugs have side effects that are significant

Structural analysis of relevant drug targets for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersAlzheimer's Disease (AD) is classified as a neurodegenerative non-curable disease that affects millions worldwide. Current drugs have side effects that are significant
Study looks at whether daily limb compressions reduce dementia

Study looks at whether daily limb compressions reduce dementia

by Medical College of GeorgiaDr. David Hess is Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Credit: Phil JonesA new study is looking at

Study looks at whether daily limb compressions reduce dementia

by Medical College of GeorgiaDr. David Hess is Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Credit: Phil JonesA new study is looking at
Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates

Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)From left to right: Drs. Mendez, Bartomeu, Salvatella & Garcia Cabau. Credit: IRB BarcelonaAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder char

Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)From left to right: Drs. Mendez, Bartomeu, Salvatella & Garcia Cabau. Credit: IRB BarcelonaAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder char
Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline

by Sara N. Burke,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have known for years that unhealthy diets—particularly those that are high in fat and sugar—may causedetriment

Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline

by Sara N. Burke,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have known for years that unhealthy diets—particularly those that are high in fat and sugar—may causedetriment