Month: November 2023

Pill Made From Coffee Grinds May Prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso discovered that a product derived from used coffee grounds protects brain cells from damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. They found that Carbon Quantum Dots on caffeic… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 22, 2023

Engineering Virtuous health habits using Emotion and Neurocognition: Flexibility for Lifestyle Optimization and Weight management (EVEN FLOW)

Interventions to preserve functional independence in older adults are critically needed to optimize ‘successful aging’ among the large and increasing population of older adults in the United States. For most aging adults, the management of chronic diseases is the most common and impactful risk factor for loss of functional independence. Chronic disease management inherently involves […]

Published on November 22, 2023

Impaired night-time mobility in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review

Impaired bed mobility (IBM) is a symptom characteristic of patients having difficulty intentionally moving their bodies during nighttime sleep. IBM is one of the most common nocturnal symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and may lead to extreme pain and even death; it also increases the burden on the patients’ caregivers. In this systematic review, we […]

Published on November 22, 2023