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Cocaine use can lead to significant structural changes and accelerated aging of the brain, according to a new study. Key findings include: Cocaine users showed widespread gray matter loss in areas involved in emotions, language, cognition and decision-making.…
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Pineal gland calcification, the buildup of calcium deposits in the pineal gland, is surprisingly common, affecting over 60% of the population according to a new meta-analysis. This concerning condition can disrupt proper pineal gland functioning and melatonin…
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A new systematic review published in BMC Geriatrics suggests that supplementing with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) may provide cognitive benefits for older adults without dementia. MCTs are a type of fatty acid found in foods like coconut oil and palm kern…
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a growing global health concern, but current drug therapies have shown limited effectiveness for symptom management and disease modification. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have emerged as a potential nutritional therapy, but evi…
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons. Dopamine plays an important role in PD development. Here are some key facts: Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain involved in movement, m…
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Trouble sleeping may raise your risk of dementia later in life, according to a new 19-year study of over 22,000 middle-aged and older adults in Sweden. Both insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep were linked to higher chances of developing dementia down the road.…
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A new study looked at how having diabetes may impact brain health in Native Americans. The researchers found that the longer someone had diabetes, the more it affected their brain. But other health issues like obesity did not appear to impact the brain as much…
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Researchers have uncovered an important new mechanism that causes inflammation and damage to the brain’s white matter in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery about how brain cells called microglia die could lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments. Key Facts: The stu…
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Obesity has been linked to faster brain aging, but can losing weight turn back the clock? A new study provides compelling evidence that shedding pounds through lifestyle changes may attenuate brain aging. Key facts: Participants lost an average of 5% of body w…
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