Scientists have developed a fresh drug that may show promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease because it blocks the build-up of tau protein and acts on two regions of the protein, preventing it from sticking together. The newest drug, RI-AG03, is a peptide inhibitor developed by a research team led by Lancaster University in collaboration with […]
A study conducted by UAB Institut de Neurociències and published in the journal Nature communication shows in animal models how daily administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a substance derived from the cannabis plant, extends life and alleviates symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome. This severe mitochondrial disease affecting children is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive […]
A novel study that followed more than 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years found that married men, or men who got married during the study period, were twice as likely to age optimally compared to their never-married peers. Among women, those who never married were twice as likely to age optimally as […]
Your health is not only affected by what you eat, but also by what you eliminate from your diet. Scientists have now identified a specific product in your daily diet that, when reduced, can potentially reverse the signs of aging. Fruits, vegetables, and a diet luxurious in vitamins and minerals are necessary for well aging. […]
Could losing weight be as uncomplicated as eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning? According to a fresh study, the answer may be yes. Scientists have identified a type of fiber commonly found in oats and barley that shows significant weight loss potential. Latest test published in the Journal of Nutrition found that beta-glucan, […]
