Endocannabinoid system possible target to improve cognitive disorders
By Katherine Shagoury The endocannabinoid system has some involvement in cognitive disorders in mouse models of Down syndrome, according to a new study by the Neuropharmacology Laboratory Research Group’s Department...
Read MoreStress and sleep linked to pathways of brain cell death or survival
By Katherine Shagoury The first and most distinct consequence of daily mild stress is an increase in rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, and this increase is associated with cell death and survival,...
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#59 – Intracellular Biochemical Pathways Associated with Aging
Robert Rountree, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the pervasive pathological processes involved in senescence and how these processes can lead to age-related disease.
Read MoreReview of sports-related concussion research points to neck strength as key protective factor
By Katherine Shagoury Researchers have proposed a solution for athletes at higher risk for sports-related concussions, such as football and soccer: protect your head with neck-strengthening exercises. A paper by...
Read MoreTechnique boosts omega-3 fatty acid levels in brain, improves cognitive function
By Katherine Shagoury While supplements containing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) exist, there is little evidence that they adequately increase EPA and DHA...
Read MoreNIH-developed test detects protein associated with Alzheimer’s and CTE
By Katherine Shagoury An ultrasensitive test has been developed that detects a corrupted protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition found in athletes, military veterans,...
Read MoreThe science of sleep
By Karen Malkin In an ideal world, we’d simply drop off into a peaceful slumber every night, however, sleep—or a lack of good sleep—can often cause you to feel bad...
Read MoreStimulating parts of brain could reduce social isolation in opioid patients, new study says
By Katherine Shagoury One of the many painful and challenging aspects of the U.S. opioid crisis is that people abusing opioids often isolate themselves from family and friends, making it...
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