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·July 29, 2023·9 min read

Long-term MIND Diet Commitment Key to Boosting Brain Health

A recent study unveils the significance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet in enhancing brain health. The first randomized clinical trial of its kind, the study observed that short-term cognitive improvements were seen within the first two years, however, no significant difference was noted between the MIND diet and a calorie-restricted control diet over a three-year period.

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·July 20, 2023·4 min read

Prebiotic Bars: A Potential Aid in Early Parkinson’s Management

A study explores the link between bowel health and Parkinson's disease. It suggests that constipation, a common symptom often appearing 10 years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, may result from an abnormal microbiome in the bowel.

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·July 20, 2023·3 min read

Is A Fitness Supplement A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s?

Researchers have found that the muscle-building supplement HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), commonly used by bodybuilders, could help protect memory and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Mouse studies showed HMB reduced Alzheimer's plaques and enhanced factors for neuronal growth, safeguarding learning and memory.

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·May 4, 2020·3 min read

Early Predictor of Severe Respiratory Failure in Patients With COVID-19 Identified

Very high levels of the suPAR protein in blood samples of coronavirus patients could be a new biomarker to predict those who will develop severe respiratory failure. Researchers say, the higher the suPAR level, the shorter the time before a patient needs intubation.