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10/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can you juice up your gray matter? Study finds mild electrical stimulation improves brain function in the elderly
Aging is inevitable – and with it, comes memory loss. But a recent study in Nature Neuroscience presents a novel therapy to improve cognition in older adults. In their report, researchers from Boston University noted how 25 minutes of non-invasive electrical stimulation led to improvements in working memory in older adults. “These findings are important because they not only give us new […]
09/24/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. […]
06/07/2019
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By Ralph Flores
How does the brain respond to Alzheimer’s? Research suggests it may try to protect certain areas
A recent study by researchers from the U.K. and New Zealand produced the largest dataset of region-specific protein expression in six functionally distinct regions of a human Alzheimer’s brain, namely the hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, entorhinal cortex, sensory cortex, motor cortex, and cerebellum. The study was published in the journal Communication Biology and is available online […]
06/05/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Traditional Chinese exercises improve limb functions in stroke patients
Patients who suffered from a stroke often find themselves in a debilitating state afterward, especially when it comes to mobility and movement. An article published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice suggests considering traditional Chinese exercises to restore limb function. A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, […]
05/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Exercising regularly and consuming more protein can help prevent muscle loss due to aging, reveals study
A review led by researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia looked at how dietary protein intake and regular exercise can reduce the risk of muscle loss in older adults. In their article, which was published in Nutrition Research, they compared current recommendations for dietary protein intake and exercise and proffered their suggestions to improve these, based on a […]
05/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Increased protein intake and regular exercise significantly lowers risk of sarcopenia
Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia have investigated the effects of dietary protein intake and exercise in reducing the risk of sarcopenia. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. In the review, researchers associated aging with sarcopenia, a progressive decline in mass and strength of the skeletal muscle. This can lead to morbidity, reduced quality […]
05/03/2019
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By Ralph Flores
The therapeutic benefits of reflexology for Parkinson’s
Being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease is akin to receiving a death sentence for most people. Barring the fact that many of these diseases are incurable, they also cause progressive degeneration and even death in brain neurons, which can’t be replaced by the body once they die or are damaged. Among these conditions, Parkinson’s disease […]
04/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Compound in evodia shown to penetrate blood-brain barrier, could hold potential for treating glioblastoma
A study from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan revealed that evodiamine, a biological compound found in Evodia rutaecarpa, has potential therapeutic properties against glioblastoma. In their research, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the researchers tested the anti-cancer properties of evodiamine in vivo and in vitro. Studies have identified some of the biological activities […]
02/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Heart attack sufferers can now regain heart function with transplanted muscle cells
People who have experienced a heart attack are sure to find some form of relief, thanks to the efforts of researchers from the University of Bonn. In the study, titled “Improved heart repair upon myocardial infarction: Combination of magnetic nanoparticles and tailored magnets strongly increases engraftment of myocytes,” researchers exhibited a procedure to repair cardiac tissue after […]
02/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers have figured out how to keep brain and nerve tissue alive outside the body for several weeks
Researchers at University of Tübingen have cracked open new possibilities in brain tissue research by becoming the first team to successfully keep human brain tissue alive for weeks. A key factor in understanding the breakthrough is the utilization of cerebrospinal fluid to cultivate the tissue in the study. After testing, it was noted that the […]
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