Month: April 2023

Developing a Proper Warm-Up Routine

Preparing your body for a workout is like warming up a car engine before hitting the road. Just like how a car engine performs best when it’s properly warmed up, your body also functions better after a proper warm-up routine. And it’s not just about drinking pre-workout! A good warm-up increases blood flow to your […]

Published on April 14, 2023

Exploring the Impacts of Claustrum on Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease can wreak havoc on the brain, causing cognitive deficits and dementia. One area of interest is the claustrum (CLA), a nucleus deep in the brain that plays a role in various cognitive functions like attention, executive function, visuospatial ability, language, and memory. Recent studies have found that this region is affected by the […]

Published on April 14, 2023

Parkinson’s Disease: Platelet-Derived Vesicles Linked to Cognitive Decline

Imagine the brain as a bustling city and the platelets as delivery trucks. In people with Parkinson’s disease, these platelets release Aβ1-42-containing extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can make their way to the brain. This study found that patients with Parkinson’s disease dementia had higher concentrations of these platelet-derived vesicles containing Aβ1-42 compared to healthy individuals. […]

Published on April 14, 2023