Month: May 2022

The Corin-BNP-NEP Protein Pathway and AF-Related Ischemic Stroke

Imagine our body’s cardiovascular system as a complex highway system, with blood vessels and proteins traveling to various destinations. In this study, scientists focused on a specific protein pathway called Corin-BNP-NEP, which plays a role in atrial fibrillation (AF)-related ischemic stroke. They discovered that as we age, the levels of Corin-BNP-NEP proteins increase, making it […]

Published on May 9, 2022

The Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Fighting Age-Related Cognitive Decline!

Just like the human body, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has different constitutions that play a role in our health. In a groundbreaking study, researchers explored the relationship between TCM constitution and age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) in a population of Chinese centenarians. They found that Qi depression, which is a common TCM constitution associated with low […]

Published on May 9, 2022

The Mysterious Link Between Exercise and Preventing Alzheimer’s

Trying to understand how exercise can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease is like unraveling a complex puzzle. In this captivating study, scientists targeted a specific mechanism called necroptosis, which is an important manifestation of Alzheimer’s. They found that exercise has the power to inhibit necroptosis of neuronal cells, offering a potential explanation for its protective effects […]

Published on May 9, 2022