Key Points: New research indicates a small step has been made towards finding a cure for conditions like Parkinson’s. According to a study, NAD+ precursors may shield dopaminergic neurons from degeneration, which results in Parkinson’s disease. The development of Parkinson’s disease was stopped when scientists at Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, China, added… Continue reading New Study Shows How Boosting NAD+ Could Protect Against Parkinson’s
Category: Brain & Neurons
Scientists Identify a Molecule that Mimics the Anti-Aging Effects of Exercise on the Brain
Key Points: The benefits of exercise, including reduced stress, reducing the risk of cognitive decline, and lowering the risk of early death cannot be overstated. However, for varying reasons, many individuals, particularly elderly individuals, are unable or unwilling to exercise consistently. It follows that, in lieu of physical exercise, sedentary individuals can supplement with molecules… Continue reading Scientists Identify a Molecule that Mimics the Anti-Aging Effects of Exercise on the Brain
Urolithin A Anti-Aging Supplement Prevents Hearing Loss, New Research Shows
Key Points: With age our sensory organs degenerate, leading to neurodegeneration. Sensory loss and neurodegeneration are intricately linked to age-related declines in mitophagy — the process our cells use to degrade and recycle dysfunctional mitochondria. Hindered mitophagy is linked to sensory loss and neurodegeneration through its contribution to mitochondrial dysfunction, which is both a driver… Continue reading Urolithin A Anti-Aging Supplement Prevents Hearing Loss, New Research Shows
Exploring a Nasal Spray that Might Delay Alzheimer’s Progression by Years
Key Points: Published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Shetty and colleagues from Texas A&M University show that a nasal spray containing human neuronal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles helped preserve cognition in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model. Moreover, the spray reduced harmful brain protein plaques. At the molecular level, the spray lowered the inflammatory response… Continue reading Exploring a Nasal Spray that Might Delay Alzheimer’s Progression by Years
Does Melatonin Improve Cognition? What the Latest Research Says
Key Points: Aging is an insidious process, during which disadvantageous alterations to our cells progressively accumulate. However, melatonin — a hormone primarily secreted from a structure in the brain called the pineal gland — may potentially counteract these disease-triggering alterations. Possibly due to the calcification of the pineal gland, melatonin levels gradually decline with age. The… Continue reading Does Melatonin Improve Cognition? What the Latest Research Says
New Mayo Clinic Research Links Skin Aging to Cognitive Decline
Key Points: Our heart pumps blood to every organ in our body via the circulatory system, which provides our cells with vital oxygen and nutrients. However, this system can also work against us by spreading age-promoting molecules. According to a new Mayo Clinic study, some of these molecules may even travel from the skin to… Continue reading New Mayo Clinic Research Links Skin Aging to Cognitive Decline
Metformin Slows Brain Aging in Older Monkeys, New Research Shows
Key Points: Our brain helps us to learn and remember information that helps us navigate reality and interact socially. When our brains age, our ability to learn and remember declines. However, certain anti-aging compounds may slow this decline. One of these compounds is metformin, and scientists have recently found it to improve learning and memory… Continue reading Metformin Slows Brain Aging in Older Monkeys, New Research Shows
Is Apigenin Safe? And How it Improves Sleep and Aging
Key Points: In our fast-paced world, getting a good night’s sleep can be hard. A new survey showed that about 40 million (12%) Americans suffer from insomnia. Those with insomnia have difficulty falling or staying asleep and/or regularly wake up earlier than desired. This lack of adequate rest leads to daytime fatigue, depression, and anxiety.… Continue reading Is Apigenin Safe? And How it Improves Sleep and Aging
Taking Viagra to Improve Memory and Prevent Dementia
Key Points: In a podcast with James Altucher, Dr. Sinclair said that taking low-dose Viagra is becoming popular. Viagra is the brand name for sildenafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure in the lungs. In the podcast, Altucher mentions that he can’t imagine taking Viagra to perform better at chess.… Continue reading Taking Viagra to Improve Memory and Prevent Dementia
Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman’s Nutrient and Supplement List for Brain Health
Brain Health Nutrients and Supplements: In a Huberman Lab episode, Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., discusses the top nutrients involved in brain function. These nutrients may maintain brain health over time, potentially counteracting the memory loss and cognitive deficits that occur with aging. EPA (1.5-3g/day) Huberman declares that fat is the most important food element for brain… Continue reading Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman’s Nutrient and Supplement List for Brain Health