Imagine if we could repurpose food molecules to fight Alzheimer’s disease, like using a secret ingredient to enhance a recipe. Alzheimer’s is a complex brain disorder that causes dementia and cognitive impairment. Scientists are exploring a promising approach called BACE1 inhibition, which targets an enzyme involved in the formation of harmful plaques in the brain. […]
Imagine your brain is a muscle, and playing cards or mahjong is like lifting weights for that muscle. A new study on Chinese older adults has found that frequently engaging in these cognitive stimulation activities can actually lower the risk of developing dementia. The study followed over 11,800 participants for a period of 10 years, […]
Imagine you have a leaky faucet in your house. Over time, the constant dripping of water can cause damage to the surrounding area, leading to decay and weakening. Similarly, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite produced by the bacteria in our intestines, has been found to be the culprit behind the demyelination of white matter in […]
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