Month: August 2023

Linking Lifestyle, Chronic Diseases, and Dementia in Older Adults

Imagine our bodies as a complex puzzle, where different pieces represent our lifestyle choices and chronic diseases. In the case of older adults, this study explored how these puzzle pieces come together and influence dementia. The researchers looked at multidomain lifestyles (including factors like physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement) and chronic diseases (such as cerebrovascular […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Uncovering the Links Between Disulfidptosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine a jigsaw puzzle, where the pieces are scattered all over the room. Now, picture yourself painstakingly gathering the pieces that fit together perfectly. That’s exactly what scientists did in this study, but instead of puzzle pieces, they identified the genes associated with a newly discovered form of cell death called disulfidptosis, and connected them […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Melatonin: A Neuroprotective Night Watchman!

Imagine the brain as a vibrant city. But when disaster strikes – a sudden flood of reactive oxygen species (ROS) – chaos ensues! The city’s critical infrastructure is damaged, and survival mechanisms are disrupted. Enter melatonin, the night watchman of the brain. This hormone, naturally produced in the body, has been found to be a […]

Published on August 4, 2023