A new study has identified a number of genes that are repressed at various time points after memory formation, providing important clues as to how long-term memories are formed. Storing a persistent memory in the brain involves dynamic gene regulation. However, scientists’ knowledge of the target genes controlled during memory formation is limited. To gainContinue reading “Gene Suppression Helps Long Term Memories Form”
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Loneliness can be an Alzheimer’s sign
“People who are starting to accumulate amyloid may not be as well-functioning in terms of perceiving, understanding or responding to social stimuli or interactions,” says lead researcher Dr. Nancy Donovan. So while loneliness doesn’t necessarily lead to dementia, it can be a sign of it, suggesting a potential build-up of amyloid plaque in the partContinue reading “Loneliness can be an Alzheimer’s sign”
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Vit B12, folate, homocysteine and Alzheimer’s disease
Introduction Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affecting the rate of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage include nonmodifiable factors such as age, low education levels, and genetic factors, whereas modifiable risk factors have also been identified. One such modifiable risk factor is homocysteine (Hcy), an amino acid that is produced in the methylation cycle ofContinue reading “Vit B12, folate, homocysteine and Alzheimer’s disease”
Running, Cathepsin B from muscles, memory and cancer
Recent study suggests that running is good for the memory because scientist measured the presence of Cathepsin B. Cathepsin B is produced in muscle tissue during metabolism. It is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and is associated with neurogenesis, specifically in the mouse dentate gyrus. And more… During chronic kidney disease (CKD) there isContinue reading “Running, Cathepsin B from muscles, memory and cancer”
Exercise and Endocannabiniod system in the brain and Alzheimer’s
Endocannabinoid system The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a group of endogenous cannabinoid receptors located in the mammalian brain and throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neuromodulatory lipids and their receptors. Known as “the body’s own cannabinoid system”,[1] the ECS is involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, andContinue reading “Exercise and Endocannabiniod system in the brain and Alzheimer’s”
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Alzheimer’s Disease, how can we prevent it?
Toxic inflammatory agents around us, coupled with our lifestyle and genes can influence the way our brain cells create memory tangles that lead to Alzheimer’s Disease, a brain degenerative disorder. Many in the northern part of the world are susceptible to it, because of the lack of Vitamin D, which is important in the absorptionContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease, how can we prevent it?”
How moderate exercise can help us learn
Over the past decade, in study after study in animals and people, exercise has been shown to improve the ability to learn and remember. But the specifics of that process have remained hazy. Is it better to exercise before you learn something new? What about during? And should the exercise be vigorous or gentle? TwoContinue reading “How moderate exercise can help us learn”
Liver cleanse to help your vision and memory
One of the ways to tell if you have a liver problem is the yellow color in your eyes, insomnia, constipation and chronic fatigue. Healthy warm tonic drink for liver and eyes: add a pinch of ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, roobois tea, lemon, pineapple to your favorite drink or soup. Statistics: Average age of cataract patientContinue reading “Liver cleanse to help your vision and memory”