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“Be active, eat well”; we’ve heard how important it is to take care of ourselves. Living a healthy lifestyle can greatly improve how we feel and our quality of life. But how important is a healthy lifestyle? Previous studies have shown that leading a healthier lifestyle can extend life expectancy,1 but a new study claims it […]
A new study investigates whether the number of neurons in the brain’s subcortical region is related to specific sleep patterns in participants with Alzheimer’s disease or progressive supranuclear palsy. As the body’s control center, the brain is an extremely complex organ that differs slightly between everyone. However, some types or regions of neurons, the cells in […]
Cognition can be defined as “the process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind.” 1 It is also known that cognitive state is fluid and can either improve or decline over a lifetime. 2 Mild cognitive impairment can be described as “the stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more […]
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), characterized by diminished memory ability, has yet to see any definitive treatment options. A new study from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute highlights a promising link between the manifestation of Alzheimer’s and the circadian clock.1 What does Alzheimer’s Disease look like physiologically? Alzheimer’s Disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins (AB) […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disease of the brain. Alzheimer’s affects the brain’s synapses, which are where information flows from neuron to neuron (1). As it progresses, protein fragments, called beta amyloid, build up outside the neurons (1). Another protein, tau, builds up inside the neurons creating what is known as a tau tangle (1). […]
Niacinamide is an essential vitamin, but it is also used as an ingredient in some skincare products. What is niacinamide in skincare, what is it used for, and what are the potential benefits? What is niacinamide in skincare? Niacinamide, also referred to as vitamin B3, is an essential vitamin that should be consumed regularly to […]
According to a recent study, improving diet and lifestyle could reverse the aging process. These findings may be significant for achieving a more youthful metabolism and preventing the onset of age-related diseases. The study reported that when diet and lifestyle were improved and maintained over an eight-week period, biological age was reduced by about […]
Healthy aging is a significant area of research, which focuses on physiological changes and factors that are associated with healthy aging. For example, the connection between the gut microbiome and aging. The population of many countries, such as Canada and the USA, are increasingly getting older. In fact, globally, there are projected to be 1.6 […]
Osteoporosis happens when the body loses too much bone or doesn’t make enough of it. This leaves the bones weak and brittle. Brittle bones are more likely to break from minor injuries. Osteoporosis-related breaks, or fractures, are commonly seen in the hips, wrists, or spine. There are multiple ways to manage or treat osteoporosis, your […]
Study investigates connection between social distancing and increased fall risk for the elderly. Falls are the number one cause of death and injury in the elderly. In 2019 up to 40% of the elderly experienced a fall. Falls usually lead to bumps and bruises at the least, but severe injuries such as broken bones or […]
Researchers recently studied the effect of age on weight loss efforts. The obesity epidemic currently affects over 300 million people around the world. Even developing nations suffer with as many as 115 million people classified as obese. Obesity is related to many other diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and even […]
A recent study examined the connection between loneliness and wisdom, and the correlation with aspects of mental and physical health in middle-aged and older adults. One of the most important discoveries psychologists have made in the past several decades is the link between mental and physical health. Several mental factors have now been linked to […]
Written By Dr. George Sadowski, founder and CMO of Nourishing Biologicals, exclusively for Medical News Bulletin. Much of the research over the last few decades has been guided by the free radical theory of aging. According to the theory, aging is a result of the destruction of DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, organelles and other vital […]
A protein fragment derived from soybeans shown to protect against cognitive decline in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from Kyushu University, Japan have shown for the first time that a small protein fragment or dipeptide comprised of just two amino-acids can protect against cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study findings were […]
A new analysis examined the types of gut microorganisms in Parkinson’s disease patients, to discover if the condition is associated with particular patterns of gut microbes. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, gradually progressing disorder of part of the brain that mainly controls body movement. Early signs may include weakness or stiffness in the limbs […]