Boosting brain protein may slow cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research looks into the role of amyloid-beta in developing Alzheimer’s. Westend61/Getty ImagesA main theory behind the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is the build-up of the protein amyloid-beta in the brain. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati provide evidence suggesting it’s the … Read more
New drug significantly improves symptoms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA newly approved drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis could make a big difference to people with moderate-to-severe eczema. Image credit: Sascha Lotz/picture alliance via Getty Images.For people with atopic dermatitis, a new drug targeting the condition has just been approved by the … Read more
Diabetes drug metformin may slow down biological clock …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research shows that metformin may help slow down aging in certain organs, at least in monkeys. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIn a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, researchers have shown that metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, can … Read more
Replacing ultra-processed foods may slash risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy.About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased … Read more
MIND diet tied to slower rates of cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research confirms the brain-protective benefits of the MIND diet. Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy.Closely following a MIND diet was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and slower rates of decline with aging in a new study.The observed effects … Read more
How does the brain change during pregnancy? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy.The female body goes through a variety of physical changes during pregnancy, including alterations to the brain. … Read more
Cereal, oats linked to higher risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestEating some foods in early childhood, like gluten-rich cereal, may increase a child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Image credit: rachasuk/Getty Images.Type 1 diabetes is a complex disease with autoimmune ramifications, and the risk for it often involves genetic factors.Researchers are interested … Read more
Exposure to heavy metal cadmium may double risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research finds a link between cadmium exposure and memory problems. AerialPerspective Images/Getty ImagesCadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in polluted air, cigarette smoke, and food, was found to have a higher impact on cognitive ability in white people, a new … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more