Exercise boosts motor skill learning via changes in brain’s transmitters
Research shows that staying active, even if it’s not your usual routine will benefit your motor learning!
Day: July 6, 2020
Intermittent Fasting: Live ‘Fast,’ Live Longer?
Research shows intermittent fasting initiates metabolic switching and produces a whole array of health benefits
Adult astrocytes are key to learning and memory
These cells, which are the most numerous in the brain, are essential to your ability to function!
Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition
Data suggests Indoor levels of carbon dioxide may reach levels harmful to cognition by the end of this century. Projections show CO2 levels will climb up to 1400 parts per million – ( which is over three times today’s outdoor levels).
How Neurons Talk to Each Other
Synaptic transmission is one of the fastest biological processes known, and the process is both chemical AND electrical!
Brain insulin sensitivity determines body weight and fat distribution
Study sheds light on the role brain insulin plays in weight and visceral fat accumulation.
New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease measures a specific variant of the tau protein. Early results show the test has a good capacity to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from other tauopathies.
Healthy diet with nutritional supplements support body in fight against COVID-19
Researchers provide advice about the best foods and supplements to help boost the immune system to stave off COVID-19 infection.
Inflammation and Nutrition
Dr. Trinh gives a Health Talk on How Nutrition affects inflammation in the body.