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Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Could a simple blood test identify people who show no memory loss but already have Alzheimer's-related protein buildup in their brain.
Sleeping the same amount but still tired? Irregular noise can knock you out of deep sleep

Sleeping the same amount but still tired? Irregular noise can knock you out of deep sleep

During sleep, the brain organizes information learned while awake and stores it as long-term memory. To do that, it is important to spend enough time...
Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

While women who have gone through pregnancy and childbirth are known to carry a lower long-term risk of developing...
The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

While omega-3 fatty acids are widely celebrated for supporting brain health and warding off dementia, a rigorous...
The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

Do you know someone past 70 who seems sharper than they used to be? Or an octogenarian who still strides briskly around...
Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Lingering odors and proper ventilation are familiar concerns for anyone who cooks at home.
High-Dose Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Childhood Memory Scores, But Experts Urge Caution

High-Dose Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Childhood Memory Scores, But Experts Urge Caution

Children born to mothers who consumed high-dose vitamin D supplements during pregnancy scored higher on memory tests at...
The Protein That Erodes Memory: Is ‘Ftl1’ the Key to Reversing Brain Aging?

The Protein That Erodes Memory: Is ‘Ftl1’ the Key to Reversing Brain Aging?

Why does memory fade and the mind slow as the years pass. Addressing this ancient question, a U. S.
The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

There are individuals who, even in their 80s, maintain an exceptional memory comparable to those in their 20s.
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The "Bitter" Boost: How Certain Foods Mimic the Brain Benefits of Exercise

The bitter components found in cocoa, berries, tea, and wine may stimulate the brain in a manner similar to light...