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·February 1, 2022·4 min read

Compound in the Herb Rosemary May Be Useful Against COVID-19 and Other Inflammatory Diseases

Carnosic acid, a compound found in the herb rosemary, can block the interaction with the COVID-19 SARS_CoV_2 spike protein and ACE2, the protein receptor the virus uses to gain access into cells. The compound appears to have anti-inflammatory effects and has previously been associated with a reduction in Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·January 26, 2022·3 min read

Flavonoids May Reduce Mortality Risk for People With Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's patients who increase the number of flavonoid-rich foods they consume as part of their diet have a lower mortality risk than those who don't.

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·December 31, 2021·7 min read

The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBD

New findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.

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·December 16, 2021·4 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Mutation Misdirects Iron in the Brain

Findings reveal a common Parkinson's disease genetic mutation drives mislocalization of iron in activated microglia.

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·December 14, 2021·3 min read

COVID Protein Interacts With Parkinson’s Protein, Promotes Amyloid Formation

The COVID causing SARS-CoV-2 protein interacts with alpha-synuclein, speeding up the formation of amyloid plaques, a new study reports.

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·December 9, 2021·5 min read

Are Scientists Homing in on a Cure for Parkinson’s Disease?

Researchers have refined a molecule that shows promise for the prevention of Parkinson's disease.

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·December 8, 2021·4 min read

Fatty Acid Length Predicts Parkinson’s Disease Risk

Chains of fatty acids in the lysosome that are one-half nanometer longer than normal-length chains were associated with a degenerative form of Gaucher disease, a genetic condition related to Parkinson's disease.

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·November 29, 2021·5 min read

Why Some People Experience Early Onset Neurodegenerative Diseases

A new study sheds light on the genetic causes of a range of neurodegenerative disorders, including ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, and determines factors that impact the age of onset as well as disease severity.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

Are Some Brains Wired for Dance?

Numerous studies have found dancing can help promote improved mental health and overall wellbeing, regardless of a person's age. Researchers explore why some people are "born to dance".

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·November 8, 2021·4 min read

Increased Fats and Protein Could Provide Diagnosis in Lewy Body Dementia

Increased ceramide levels in the brain may be a unique feature of all types of Lewy body dementias, including LBD associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 30, 2021·5 min read

A Rhythmic Approach to Music Therapy for Parkinson’s Patients

Musical therapy can help to improve fine motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 26, 2021·3 min read

Does Parkinson’s Start in the Nose?

A majority of Parkinson's patients report a diminished sense of smell, which starts to occur a number of years before the onset of other symptoms. Researchers are exploring whether scent-processing neurons which connect the nose to the brain may play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.

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