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Just like a superhero shield protects its user from harm, lactoferrin acts as a guardian for the brain against Parkinson’s disease. This neurodegenerative condition is caused by the loss of dopaminergic cells, leading to motor dysfunctions. Oxidative stress and malfunctioning glial cells worsen the situation. Fortunately, lactoferrin, a protein commonly found in milk, has been […]
Just as our bodies age, so does our brain. Understanding how the brain changes as we get older is crucial, especially with the increasing number of older adults and age-related brain diseases. This fascinating study investigates the impact of ageing on the processing of speech and singing production in the brain. Using state-of-the-art brain imaging […]
Just like a heavy load weighing down a backpacker and making it difficult to navigate through dense forests, obesity can have a detrimental effect on the brain of older African Americans with the APOE-ε4 Alzheimer’s disease risk allele. This study explored the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cognitive function in this population group. […]
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