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Hormone replacement therapy may reduce dementia risk in women

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Rich Haridy

HRT was associated with larger entorhinal and amygdala volumes and better responses to memory tests

New research has found hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be linked with better brain health and cognition among women with a high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are observational, and cannot determine causality, but they do build on a body of study trying to understand why women are generally more likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to men.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Hormone, Aging, University of East Anglia

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More evidence of role gut bacteria may play in Alzheimer’s decline

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Research has found animals with no gut bacteria showed lower rates of neurodegeneration than animals with normal microbiomes

A fascinating new study has shed more light on how the trillions of microbes in our gut could be affecting our brain health. The animal research found mice engineered to develop Alzheimer’s developed significantly fewer signs of neurodegeneration when raised with no gut bacteria, suggesting the microbiome may play a crucial role in the development of neurodegenerative disease.

Category: Science

Tags: Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Washington University in St. Louis

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Old antipsychotic drugs offer clues to new class of diabetes treatment

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Researchers studying new methods for improving blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes have discovered an old class of antipsychotic drugs may offer clues to a novel kind of treatment for hyperglycemia. While the researchers propose the old drugs could … Continue reading Old antipsychotic drugs offer clues to new class of diabetes treatment→

New kind of eczema cream works by silencing inflammatory genes

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Rich Haridy

A clinical trial is underway testing a new kind of eczema treatment, developed to silence certain genes that play a role in skin inflammation. The results of a preclinical study were recently published demonstrating the experimental topical treatment r… Continue reading New kind of eczema cream works by silencing inflammatory genes→

Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Just six minutes of intense aerobic exercise a day could be one of the most effective ways to keep you brain healthy into old age. New research has found brief bursts of exercise increase levels of a brain protein known to optimize cognitive health.Con… Continue reading Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy→

Large clinical trial to test cough medicine as Parkinson’s treatment

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Ambroxol, an ingredient in common cough medicines, may be useful in treating Parkinson's disease

A landmark Phase 3 clinical trial is beginning in the UK, testing whether a common cough medicine can be used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Early studies indicate the 50-year-old drug can cross into the brain and help clear out the toxic proteins known to cause Parkinson’s.

Category: Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Brain

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Boiling peanuts reduces allergic responses in clinical trial

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Rich Haridy

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has tested whether slowly introducing small quantities of boiled peanuts to a child’s diet can treat allergies. After the year-long treatment, 80% of children in the trial could safely tolerate peanuts but the researc… Continue reading Boiling peanuts reduces allergic responses in clinical trial→

Blood pressure reduced by engineered fiber supplements

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Researchers in Australia have demonstrated a specially engineered form of fermentable fiber can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The randomized, placebo-controlled trial revealed just three weeks of dietary supplementation decreased … Continue reading Blood pressure reduced by engineered fiber supplements→

Unique real-world data shows early retirement hastens cognitive decline

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Rich Haridy

New research from economists at Binghamton University shows early retirement can be linked to an acceleration of age-related cognitive decline. Looking at data from a unique pension program in China, the findings suggest increased social activity may m… Continue reading Unique real-world data shows early retirement hastens cognitive decline→

Why is obesity more deadly for men than women?

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Rich Haridy

New research from scientists at York University is shedding light on the mechanisms underpinning why men are significantly more likely to die from obesity-related diseases compared to women. The animal study suggests inflammation-associated processes a… Continue reading Why is obesity more deadly for men than women?→