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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Do Your Age and Diet Influence Your Thinking?

At a certain point, older folks occasionally develop a penchant for making verbal slurs, mental stumbles, rambling speeches, and confusing responses. They often claim that they have no memory of making those misstatements; they might not be lying. They may be experiencing the most common consequences of advanced age coupled with chronic obesity due to a poor diet. Mind-wandering, confusion, and a reduced ability to organize and focus thoughts are classic early symptoms of dementia.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

New study builds evidence of immune system's role in ALS

T cells in ALS patients show altered behavior and a shifted inflammatory/anti-inflammatory balance linked to C9orf72, indicating possible autoimmune involvement and treatment targets.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Repeated head trauma causes neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes - Nature

Repetitive head impacts produce early neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier breakdown, astrocytic and white matter pathology that precede p-tau deposition and drive early CTE.
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fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 months ago

Study: Caffeine May Prevent Depression by Supporting the 'Gut-Brain Axis'

Caffeine may prevent chronic stress–induced depression by protecting gut microbiota, preserving intestinal barrier integrity, and reducing neuroinflammation.
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fromScienceDaily
5 months ago

How brain cells meant to help may be making depression worse

Astrocytes may significantly contribute to the development of major depressive disorder through neuroinflammation.
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