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Gut bacteria could hold key to treat Alzheimer’s
COLUMBUS: Gut bacteria could hold the key to treating conditions including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and mental illness, scientists have said.
The trillions of bacteria in our intestines affect every aspect of our health and even the way we behave, say researchers.
Researchers say eating a Read More »
Alzheimer’s affects far more women than men
BOSTON: Researchers have determined that a single gene variant is responsible for giving aging women a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, compared to men of the same age.
The report also explains that women in their 60s are nearly twice as likely to Read More »
Compound found to perk up old muscles and aging brains
TULSA: It is not quite the fountain of eternal youth, but researchers have found a drug they say can rejuvenate aging brain and muscle tissue.
The small-molecule drug simultaneously perks up old stem cells in the brains and muscles of mice.
The scientists hope the Read More »
Singing may help improve cognition in dementia
SAN JOSE: An active singing program helps improve cognition and life satisfaction among people with dementia in an assisted living facility, according to…