Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain
A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
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Defining Function of an Enigmatic Synaptic Protein
Researchers shed light on the role Synaptotagmin 7 plays in neurotransmission in inhibitory synapses.... Read More...
Chocolate and Cocoa Aren’t Just Treats, They Are Good For Cognition Too
According to researchers, cocoa flavanols could have a neuroprotective effect. In a recent study, researchers found enhancements in working memory and improved visual information processing in participants who had taken cocoa flavanols. Additionally, women who ate cocoa products reported less cognitive impairments following sleep deprivation.... Read More...
“Princess Leia” Brainwaves Help Sleeping Brain Store Memories
Newly discovered rotating waves of brain activity that repeat during the night are responsible for forming associations between different aspects of a day's memories, a new study reports.... Read More...