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·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Bad diets making for bad memories

Perineuronal nets (PNNs) and the neurons they enmesh can be damaged by poor diets. Excessive consumption of foods high in saturated fats and refined sugars cause inflammation and oxidative stress, resulting in cognitive decline and poor memory.

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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.

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·February 27, 2019·3 min read

Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.

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·December 19, 2018·5 min read

Possible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Acrolein, a molecule implicated as a metabolic waste product, could be a potential biomarker for multiple sclerosis, researchers report.

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·October 6, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.

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·September 26, 2018·3 min read

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

A new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.

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·July 13, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.

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·July 13, 2018·3 min read

Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Researchers report sleep may be vital in supporting antioxidant processes. The study, which used short sleeping fruit flies, revealed sleep defends the body against oxidative stress, and oxidative stress in turn helps the sleep process.

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·June 21, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Brain Metals that May Drive Disease Progression Revealed

A new study provides a description of metals in the brain that may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

The Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and Gut

Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.