Month: February 2022

Leg Cramps, Pain Can Be an Early Sign of Serious Condition

Pain or cramping in your legs during physical activity may be an early sign of a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD) – and you should get checked out by your doctor, an expert says. PAD occurs when plaque develops in the arteries of the extremities and restricts… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on February 28, 2022

Your lunchtime walks in the summer could be making you less productive

Researchers discovered that a brief 15-minute walk in a hot outdoor environment impairs cognitive function. Moreover, this effect was most pronounced in sleep-deprived men and could negatively impact the productivity and learning of workers and students in urban cities in the summer months. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on February 28, 2022

Genetic and Molecular Evaluation of SQSTM1/p62 on the Neuropathologies of Alzheimer’s Disease

Sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1)/p62 is a multifunctional scaffolding protein and plays a major role in the cellular processes of autophagy, upregulation of which has been shown in several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). To investigate its genetic effects and relationship with AD pathologies, we analyzed the genetic associations of SQSTM1 rs4935 with the risk of […]

Published on February 28, 2022