Just like humans, aging dogs can develop a condition called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) that shares similarities with Alzheimer’s disease. However, little is known about how the brains of dogs age pathologically. In this study, scientists investigated the brains of aged canines and discovered an increase in glial cells and activation of astrocytes, which are […]
Imagine your brain as a vast network of rivers, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all corners. Just like any river system, there are times when the flow may be reduced or impaired. In aging brains, the ability to regulate this flow, known as cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), starts to decline. This is evidenced by a decrease […]
Imagine your body as a bustling city, with different elements working together to keep everything running smoothly. Well, in the case of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the element in question is serum zinc. A recent study found that low levels of serum zinc may be linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease dementia (PD-D). […]
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