Month: August 2022

The Role of ADAMTS1 in Reducing Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Imagine if amyloid-β (Aβ) were a pesky weed growing in the garden of your brain, causing trouble and increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Well, scientists have discovered a new player in the fight against this troublesome weed – A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin motifs 1 (ADAMTS1)! And how does ADAMTS1 work? It […]

Published on August 9, 2022

How Exercise Can Pump Up Blood Flow in the Brain

Just like how a regular exercise routine can make your muscles stronger, it turns out that it can also give your brain a boost! A recent study investigated the effects of a 6-month endurance training program on brain perfusion in young sedentary adults. The study found that those who engaged in regular physical exercise experienced […]

Published on August 9, 2022

Pandemic Fuels Sports Biking Boom in Cycling Nation China

In the midst of a global health crisis, Lindsay Mo found herself unable to hit the gym. Undeterred, she turned to cycling and was instantly smitten. As she propelled herself forward on her racing bicycle, she discovered a whole new world of exhilaration and passion. The pandemic had inadvertently fueled a sports biking boom in […]

Published on August 9, 2022