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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes

Autotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·January 28, 2019·3 min read

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 28, 2019·4 min read

A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes: Journal of Happiness Studies

Contemplating loving-kindness reduces anxiety while increasing happiness, empathy and feelings of social connection, a new study reports.

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·August 14, 2019·4 min read

New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression

Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder.

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·April 13, 2021·3 min read

Narratives Can Help Science Counter Misinformation on Vaccines

Narratives and storytelling can help counter vaccine misinformation as the method can create a bridge between scientific evidence and human experience.

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·October 22, 2020·4 min read

Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease With Skin Samples Could Lead to Earlier Detection

A chemical assay can detect traces of Parkinson's related alpha-synuclein from skin samples.

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·May 7, 2018·5 min read

Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.

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·December 19, 2019·4 min read

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Less muscle mass and increased body fat may affect cognition as we age. The link between body mass and declining fluid intelligence may be attributed to different types of white blood cells.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

Higher Average Potency Cannabis Increases Risk for First Disorder Symptom

Since 1993, THC potency in cannabis has increased from 3.5% to 12.3%. Researchers report those who first used cannabis in the early 90s had a 1.88% increased risk of developing cannabis use disorder, while those who started on higher potency THC marijuana are at a 4.85% increased risk.

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·June 17, 2019·4 min read

Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

During early Alzheimer's disease, SOD1 initially weakens levels of Tau protein. However, as the disease progresses, the antioxidant becomes less effective at protecting the brain against neurodegeneration.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity

Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.

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Iowa State University

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression

Narratives Can Help Science Counter Misinformation on Vaccines

Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease With Skin Samples Could Lead to Earlier Detection

Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Higher Average Potency Cannabis Increases Risk for First Disorder Symptom

Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity

AI Vulnerabilities Exposed: Adversarial Attacks More Common and Dangerous Than Expected

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

The Role of Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

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