Top health and aging hacks 1-8-2018

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Denali Therapeutics and Takeda Pharmaceutical have agreed to work together to develop up to three drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, including a compound that could treat Alzheimer’s disease. The deal calls for Takeda to pay Denali $155 million, a combination of cash and stock purchases. If South San Francisco-based Denali successfully advances the compounds to human testing, the company could win $90 million more in payments.

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Deep brain stimulation to the nucleus accumbens can help prevent impulsive behaviors, researchers report in PNAS.

A new study reports blueberry vinegar could be effective in restoring memory to mice suffering from induced amnesia. Researchers note, that while further testing needs to be completed, the fermented product could help restore cognitive function to those with dementia and age related cognitive decline.

For some people, managing hypothyroidism isn’t just about taking medications. They also turn to vitamins and other nutrients for help in managing the condition, which occurs when the thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone.

UC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.

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New York Times 12-20-2017

Top health and aging hacks 12-20-2017

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