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·March 19, 2019·5 min read

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

A new biomarker for fibromyalgia has been identified in blood samples taken from patients suffering from the condition.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 28, 2019·5 min read

Sleeping In On the Weekend Won’t Repay Your Sleep Debt

A new study reveals that, on some health measures, yo-yo sleep schedules may be worse for you. Researchers report sleeping in on weekends can shift circadian rhythm, making it more difficult to fall asleep on Sunday nights, and whole body insulin sensitivity worsened by up to 27%.

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·February 25, 2019·3 min read

Fat Cells Work Different ‘Shifts’ Throughout the Day

A new study reports human fat cells have their own internal clocks and circadian rhythms which affect metabolic functions.

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·February 20, 2019·3 min read

Optimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive Ability

According to researchers, there is an optimum amount of dopamine that should be present within the brain. This optimum amount can help improve cognitive performance on tasks, researchers report.

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·February 20, 2019·8 min read

EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Researchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Exercise in Morning or Afternoon to Shift Your Body Clock Forward

A new study reports the time of day at which you exercise can shift your body clock. The findings suggest exercise could counter the negative health effects associated with shift work and jet lag.

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·February 18, 2019·4 min read

Exercise May Improve Health by Increasing Gut Bacterial Diversity

A new study reveals exercises that improve cardiorespiratory fitness may help to support health by altering the presence, activity and clustering of gut bacteria.

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·February 11, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 9, 2019·5 min read

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 8, 2019·4 min read

Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs

Researchers report the gut microbiome could help explain why some people experience toxic side effects from medications. A new study reveals how gut bacteria can transform certain drugs into harmful compounds.

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·February 5, 2019·4 min read

Healthy Diet May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

A new study adds to growing evidence that altering diet and lifestyle could help to improve symptoms of depression. The study reports, making simple dietary changes, such as eating more nutrient dense meals and cutting back on refined sugars, can help to reduce symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.

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metabolism

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Sleeping In On the Weekend Won’t Repay Your Sleep Debt

Fat Cells Work Different ‘Shifts’ Throughout the Day

Optimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive Ability

EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Exercise in Morning or Afternoon to Shift Your Body Clock Forward

Exercise May Improve Health by Increasing Gut Bacterial Diversity

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs

Healthy Diet May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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