The Yoga Rx for Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Memory Loss
August 17, 2020
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New research on yoga’s ability to improve brain health and stave off dementia has us running to our mats.
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Exercise boosts motor skill learning via changes in brain’s transmitters
July 6, 2020
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Research shows that staying active, even if it’s not your usual routine will benefit your motor learning!
Intermittent Fasting: Live ‘Fast,’ Live Longer?
July 6, 2020
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Research shows intermittent fasting initiates metabolic switching and produces a whole array of health benefits
Adult astrocytes are key to learning and memory
July 6, 2020
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These cells, which are the most numerous in the brain, are essential to your ability to function!
Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition
July 6, 2020
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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
July 6, 2020
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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
July 6, 2020
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Study sheds light on the role brain insulin plays in weight and visceral fat accumulation.
New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed
July 6, 2020
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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
July 6, 2020
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Researchers provide advice about the best foods and supplements to help boost the immune system to stave off COVID-19 infection.
Inflammation and Nutrition
July 6, 2020
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Dr. Trinh gives a Health Talk on How Nutrition affects inflammation in the body.
Try Tabay Atkins’ Immunity-Boosting Elderberry Syrup Recipe
June 2, 2020
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Give your immune system a boost with this delicious elderberry syrup recipe from YJ’s March/April 2020 cover yogi Tabay Atkins.
The Effect of Sambucol, a Black Elderberry-Based, Natural Product, on the Production of Human Cytokines: I. Inflammatory Cytokines
June 2, 2020
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Sambucus nigra L. products – Sambucol – are based on a standardized black elderberry extract. They are natural remedies with antiviral properties, especially against different strains of influenza virus. Sambucol was shown to be effective in vitro against 10 strains of influenza virus.