Smartphones have made multi-tasking easier, more understandable, and at times compulsive. But in social settings, these devices can lead to a form of contemporary rudeness called phone snubbing, or phubbing, the act of ignoring one’s companions to pay attention to a phone. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]
Published on August 9, 2021
If you’ve noticed that your hair isn’t quite the crowning glory it used to be, you are not alone. Millions of men and women experience hair thinning and hair loss due to aging, stress, illness, and certain medications. But dermatologists say all-natural rosemary oil can… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]
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The basal forebrain cholinergic system relies on trophic support by nerve growth factor (NGF) to maintain its phenotype and function. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), basal forebrain cholinergic neurons (BFCNs) undergo progressive atrophy, suggesting a deficit in NGF trophic support. Within the central nervous system, NGF maturation and degradation are tightly regulated by an activity-dependent metabolic […]
Published on August 9, 2021