One of the causes of dementia can be a reduced blood flow in the brain, which may be due to the lack of a key lipid, called PIP2. In preclinical tests it has been found that when the molecule is provided, blood flow improves and dementia-related symptoms ease. More research is needed.
related: #dementia #blood_flow #lipid
In 1970, a fungal substance, called verticillin A, had been discovered and been considered as an anti-cancer agent. However, only now it has been achieved to synthesize it and also to build molecular variants of it which show promise against aggressive forms of brain cancer in children.
related: #drug #verticillin_A #cancer
New research finds that consuming a plant traditionally used in Brazilian folk medicine, called Joseph's Coat, is actually effective against arthritis and leads to reduced swellings and healthier joints. This insight may lead to the development of new plant-based anti-inflammatory treatments for arthritis.
related: #arthritis #plant #medicine
New research finds that it is better to take a single long walk than to distribute the number of steps to different shorter walks for improving heart health and preventing premature death.
related: #walking #steps #health
With age the immune system becomes weaker making the body more vulnerable to infections, partly since the body produces fewer and weaker T cells. In experiments with mice, now researchers managed to temporarily boost the production of T cells by using mRNA technology.
related: #TCell #mRNA #immune
Being active in volunteering or helping others such as neighbours or relatives for a few hours a week can slow the ageing of the brain and may make a huge difference in mental fitness.
related: #help #volunteering #brain #fitness
In a new study it has been found that exposing the Achilles and patellar tendons to passive vibrations before a cycling task means that the brain perceives a decreased effort and thereby making it mentally easier.
related: #cycling #vibration
Researchers suggest that following three rules support staying healthy over the Christmas period: 1. Make at least one meal per day a stress free family activity. 2. Schedule time to be outside, to play, and to unplug. 3. Balance festivities with family sleep routines, leaving 8 to 17 hours for young people and 7 to 9 hours for adults.
related: #festivities #stress #health
A psychologist summarises her finding that resting (apart from sleeping) is important for our well-being in different ways. However, many people do not find respite during the festive season, but to the contrary experience additional stress (for instance, due to financial issues). It is good to lower expectations for this time of the year and to follow restful activities (such playing video games, going for walks, or playing with children) rather than scrolling on the phone or watching TV.
related: #rest #unwinding #festive_season
Studying immune cells, it has been found that eating kimchi, a traditional Korean vegetable based dish, can strengthen the immune cells while preventing harmful overreactions.
related: #kimchi #immune_cell
New research found that the combination of key compounds of cannabis, CBD and THC, have a strong effect against ovarian cancer cells with minimal harm to healthy cells.
related: #ovarian_cancer #cannabis
Studying almost 10,000 women of at least 65 years for ten years found that women who regularly drank tea had a slightly higher hip bone mineral density than others, which may play a role in the bone strength later in life. The effect may be due to so-called catechins, antioxidants, found in tea.
related: #tea #bone_mineral_density #woman
It has been studied whether a 1000 year old recipe from Bald's Leechbook is effective to treat infections. The combination of plants recommended (such as onions) is a potential source to treat even pathogens that are difficult to treat with modern antibiotics.
related: #antibiotics #resistance
New research found that theobromine, a compound of cocoa, is associated with slower epigenetic ageing. Why this is the case is not known yet.
related: #chocolate #ageing
New research studying people with psychiatric disorders found that those persons drinking up to four cups of coffee a day tend to have longer telomeres. That means that they are biologically by up to five years younger than people who do not drink coffee.
related: #coffee #biological_age
A new study finds that both sleep of 7 to 9 hours per day and physical activity of, for instance, at least 8000 steps per day are important for health; with sufficient amounts of sleep being even more important than the physical activity.
related: #health #sleep #activity
In new research with mice it has been confirmed that rosemary can support wound healing and limit the formation of scars. Corresponding results in humans are still to be established.
related: #rosemary #wound_healing #scar
Uruguay has managed to turn around its energy production so that it has become an exporter of electricity to Brazil and Argentina and produces 98 percent of its electricity with low-carbon sources such as wind power, solar, and biomass. It can serve as a model for other countries to follow in decarbonizing their electricity production.
related: #electricity #renewable #Uruguay
In new experiments, a drug combination of oxytocin and an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized old male mice leading to increased strength and a lifespan extension of up to 70 percent. Female mice benefited from the drug combination as well but by far not as much as male ones.
related: #lifespan_expansion #oxytocin #alk5_inhibitor
In experiments with mice it has been found that giving a low-dose combination of three substances, zinc, serine, and branched-chain amino acids, leads to a rapid improvement of autism.
related: #autism #zinc #serine #branchedChainAminoAcid
A major issue with wind turbines is to recycle their material at the end of their life time. Currently 90 percent of the mass of a wind turbine, mainly consisting of steel, cables, and concrete, can be recycled. In 2021 the European industry committed to recycling 100 percent of the blades. However, currently the task is difficult since clear regulations for labelling the blades with the materials used are missing.
related: #recycle #wind_turbine #blade
In a study with more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults, it has been found that those who follow a mainly plant-based diet with healthy fats have a lower risk of developing chronic constipation.
related: #constipation #plant_based #diet
A new stem cell based approach has been developed to double the amount of mitochondria being produced using so-called nanoflower particles. This approach could be more efficient than current mitochondrial therapies to recharge weakened cells and boost their energy production and resilience.
related: #mitochondria #stem_cell #nano
