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As we get older, it is thought physical activity helps prevent pathological aging and dementia. Animal models suggest that physical activity promotes growth of new...

Inside that hard shell, walnuts are packed with beneficial components such as antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, protein, and fiber.1  According to the Prevención con...

Researchers have linked excessive weight around the waist to cognitive decline. Increased health risks due to excess weight are a growing concern. In 2018, 7.3...

Researchers have developed a new sequencing method to help diagnose acute brain and spinal cord infections. Infections that affect the brain and spinal cord, such...

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and confused thinking. A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry assessed whether inflammation was associated...

There is growing interest in the role of the brain’s immune system in psychiatric disorders – in particular, the microglial cells. Several studies have...

Certain viruses can increase the chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). New research has found evidence that viruses may increase susceptibility to diseases like...

There is a desperate need for a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study tested an anti-Alzheimer’s DNA vaccine in mice. Alzheimer’s disease is an...