From depression to dementia, inflammation is medicine’s new frontier
The barrier between mind and body appears to be crumbling. Clinical practice and public perception need to catch up
Day: February 1, 2020
Possible Alzheimer’s breakthrough suggested
A previously unknown gene and associated protein have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. By suppressing the protein, named Aggergatin by the researchers, it may be possible to slow down or prevent the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight saving
Chronobiologists warn changing to daylight savings can have serious effects on both brain and general health. The change in time during spring was linked to a 24% increase in severe cardiovascular events in women. Researchers also noted the sudden change in time alters circadian rhythms, reduces the production of natural melatonin, impacts cognitive function, and may also foster tumor growth.
How coffee affects the brain, body, and health
From helping to protect against certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases to causing anxiety and insomnia, researchers investigate how coffee affects the brain, body, and overall health.
Human Exposure to Aluminum Linked to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found a close association between high aluminum content in brain tissue and amyloid-beta location in post-mortem samples of people with familial Alzheimer’s disease. The findings back up previous claims that aluminum exposure may be linked to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
Need More Motivation to Exercise? Here Are 6 Mental Benefits
If you need another reason to hit the gym, how about this: The mental benefits of exercise are just as major as the gains you’ll get for your body.
Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia
Patients Can Influence Outcomes Despite a Genetic Diagnosis, Study Suggests
50% of Americans Are Worried About Developing Dementia, But Many Unaware of Preventive Steps
Americans are deeply worried about developing dementia, yet few have taken scientifically-proven preventative steps to protect their brains, according to a new report.
Exercise boosts memory like caffeine
Short bouts of aerobic exercise can improve working memory as much as caffeine can. Additionally, exercise can help curb the negative effects of caffeine withdrawal, such as fatigue, headaches, and bad moods.
Body Fat Threatens Ability to Make Good Choices
How does excess body fat affect the brain? Over the past several years we have been describing the various mechanisms whereby body fat increases the production of the chemical mediators of inflammation, and how inflammation is the underpinning mechanism of brain degeneration like we see in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.