The Connection Between Neurodegenerative Diseases and Gut Health
A new study has discovered bacteria in the gut microbiome that may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Lower Brain Oxygen Levels May Lead to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study has connected lower levels of the oxygen in the brain with a higher risk of developing Alzehimer’s disease as people age.
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How Do Stem Cells Impact Rejuvenation of Brain Cells?
Stem cell research is showing promise in rejuvenating brain cells and tissue to help patients suffering from traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
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What is the Longevity Diet?
The Longevity diet is different because rather than looking merely at weight and glucose indexes, it is meant to promote healthy aging above all else.
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7 Ways To Reduce Stress and Keep Blood Pressure Down
Stress is an issue everyone must deal with, but fortunately there are simple, effective ways to lower stress. Doing so can lower blood pressure and improve your health and brain function.
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What Does White Matter Say About the Aging Brain
One of the aging brain’s most important tissues is white matter, the nerve fibers that facilitate communication between different parts of the brain.
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A Closer Look at the Brain’s Process for Taking Out the Trash
Your brain, much like the rest of your body, creates waste which needs to be cleared by your body’s disposal systems and excreted just like other types of waste. The…
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Understanding Cholesterol and the Brain
The reason the brain creates its own cholesterol is that cholesterol is vital to health cell membranes, but cholesterol in the blood does not cross the blood-brain barrier.
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Lethologica: Why That “Tip of the Tongue” Feeling Happens
Lethologica, or the inability to recall a word, happens to almost everyone at some point. While such issues should always be monitored, it shouldn’t be a source of concern unless it happens frequently and involves not remembering familiar names, places and events.
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6 Foods That Help Your Brain Concentrate
What you eat affects physiologically, and therefore impacts your brain function. Here are some foods that aide in concentration and healthy brain function.
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Can The MIND Diet Delay Onset of Parkinson’s Disease?
A new study finds that the MIND diet, already known to lower the risk of dementia, can also slow onset of Parkinson’s disease. These tips can help you explore whether the diet is for you.
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