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·November 17, 2017·4 min read

Astrocytes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a direct association between astrocytes and Alzheimer's disease. In a new study, researchers report astrocytes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients produced significantly more amyloid beta than astrocytes in the brains of people without the disease.

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·January 5, 2018·4 min read

Why Sauna Bathing is Good For Your Health

A 30 minute sauna bath reduces blood pressure and improves vascular compliance, a new study reports.

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·April 11, 2023·3 min read

Study Finds Metabolic Alterations Related to Abuse

Depressed adolescents with a history of physical or sexual abuse had metabolites related to oxidative stress and transsulfuration. Both transsulfuration and oxidative stress regulate each other's functions and are associated with inflammation.

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·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·May 2, 2019·4 min read

Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction

The Ph4-tm gene has been implicated in fear and anxiety. P4h-tm knockout mice showed diminished response to fear and showed more courageous behavior than wild-type mice with a functional P4h-tm gene.

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·April 4, 2017·2 min read

Psychiatric Disorder Do Not Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, there is no link between psychiatric disorders and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Boys with Good Motor Skills Excel at Problem Solving Too

Researchers report boys with better motor skills tend to have higher cognitive scores over a two year follow up period than those with poorer motor skills. Additionally, boys with higher aerobic fitness had poorer cognition during the two year follow up than those with lower fitness levels.

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·January 9, 2017·4 min read

High Cholesterol Intake and Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders

A new study reports there appears to be no link between a high intake of dietary cholesterol and an increased risk of dementia, even in those who carried the APOE4 gene.