Sentences with phrase «reduce cognitive diseases»

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Walking reduces depression, lowers your risk of diabetes, cancer, depression, and heart disease, slows down the aging process, and improves cognitive abilities.

Relieving stress and anxiety can also help reduce your chances of heart disease, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, cognitive decline, and premature aging.

Moreover, doing so reduces the cognitive decline associated with the disease.

In a novel animal study design that mimicked human clinical trials, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that long - term treatment using a small molecule drug that reduces activity of the brain's stress circuitry significantly reduces Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuropathology and prevents onset of cognitive impairment in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition.

Auriel Willette, a researcher in food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, found evidence that an elevated presence of a protein called neuronal pentraxin - 2 may slow cognitive decline and reduce brain atrophy in people with Alzheimer's disease.

«Our findings add to the evidence that optimal nutrition helps preserve cognitive function, slow the progression of aging and reduce the incidence of debilitating diseases in healthy aging populations.»

Auriel Willette, a researcher in food science and human nutrition, found evidence that an elevated presence of a protein called neuronal pentraxin - 2 may slow cognitive decline and reduce brain atrophy in people with Alzheimer's disease.

We get heavily hyped drugs like Avastin, which shrank tumors without adding significant time to cancer patients» lives (and increased the incidence of heart failure and blood clots to boot); Avandia, which lowered blood sugar in diabetics but raised the average risk of heart attack by 43 percent; torcetrapib, which raised both good cholesterol and death rates; and Flurizan, which reduced brain plaque but failed to slow the cognitive ravages of Alzheimer's disease before trials were finally halted in 2008.

«Fecal microbiota transplants improve cognitive impairment caused by severe liver disease: Fecal microbiome transfer significantly reduced the number of hospitalizations compared to standard of care treatment.»

We can protect ourselves against aging - related cognitive decline, prolong the vivacity of our immune systems, strengthen our bones, and empower our mitochondria, as well as reduce our risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and certain cancers.

A drug called PBT2, developed by Australian company Prana Biotechnology, appears to improve cognitive abilities in patients with early - stage Alzheimer's disease and reduce protein buildup blamed for the debilitating neurological disorder, researchers report in The Lancet Neurology.

Other research studies have reported a decline in social networks in people with Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and previous literature has shown psychological well - being in older age to be associated with reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia.

It is a highly debilitating autoimmune disease: the condition severely reduces patients» quality of life through symptoms which disrupt motor, cognitive, and sensory systems.

For example, women with early menopause are candidates for hormone therapy until at least the average age of menopause (52 years) to reduce the risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive and mood changes.

Aerosol delivery of curcumin reduced abeta deposition and improved cognitive performance in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

For example, he discovered that reducing levels of a protein called tau can prevent cognitive deficits in animal models of the disease.

«We are delighted to announce the award of Recovery Act funds to many dedicated, hardworking scientists committed to advancing scientific discovery into Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment,» said NIA Director Richard J. Hodes, M.D. «Over the next two years, the recipients will use this unprecedented boost in research funds to help reach our ultimate goal of understanding age - related cognitive decline and reducing the individual and societal burden of this devastating disease.»

He also has shown that reducing tau levels, or suppressing the abnormal excitability of these networks with drugs, can both reduce cognitive and behavioral deficits in animal models of Alzheimer's disease.

Evidence that A beta immunization also reduces cognitive dysfunction in murine models of Alzheimer's disease would support the hypothesis that abnormal A beta processing is essential to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, and would encourage the development of other strategies directed at the «amyloid cascade».

LONDON (July 16, 2017)-- Researchers have found cell receptors abnormally overexpressed in post-mortem brains of those with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and that they can be inhibited in animal models to clear toxic protein buildup, reduce brain inflammation, and improve cognitive performance.

Here we show that A beta immunization reduces both deposition of cerebral fibrillar A beta and cognitive dysfunction in the TgCRND8 murine model of Alzheimer's disease without, however, altering total levels of A beta in the brain.

On that list is Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant found in oils, nuts, seeds, whole grains and leafy green vegetables, which is associated with slower cognitive decline, a lower risk of dementia, and reduced accumulation of beta - amyloid proteins — a key culprit in Alzheimer's disease.

Wine helps prevent clots and reduce blood vessel inflammation, both of which have been linked to cognitive decline and heart disease, explains Tedd Goldfinger, DO, of the University of Arizona School of Medicine.

As a medical doctor who specializes in gut health, studies confirm what I've seen in my practice: The Mediterranean diet can reduce the burden or prevent development of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, depression, colorectal cancer, diabetes, obesity, asthma, erectile dysfunction, and cognitive decline.

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Lower rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and even reduced body weight and inflammation are associated with eating a whole - foods, plant - based diet.

A proper diet can help protect the body from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, reduce inflammation, and decrease the probability of cognitive impairment, too.

Omega - 3 Fatty Acids and Omega -6 Fatty Acids These fatty acids are essential to optimum health from pre-birth throughout our lives, and adequate intake will help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, allergy and cancer while enhancing brain and cognitive function.

The recommended daily intake of omega - 3 is 3 grams, and its benefits range from lowering triglycerides and blood pressure, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and reducing chronic inflammation to maintaining the brain's health and improving cognitive functioning.

«If there was a new drug on the market that would improve cognitive function by 15 percent, increase blood flow in critical areas for thinking in the brain, reduce toxic proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease and improve overall health status — with no side effects — who wouldn't take this drug?»

Both of these are being researched for their possible role in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer and for supporting cognitive function and memory, and they are already known to be involved in supporting healthy vision and collagen production.

The scientists, medical professionals, and athletes on the ground floor of the keto movement can barely contain their excitement over its power to reliably reduce excess body fat, enhance neurological function, protect against diseases of cognitive decline, and slow the rate of inflammation and oxidative damage that are the essence of the (accelerated) aging process.

There is a presence of several components in these berries which contribute in improving memory and reduce the risk of cognitive diseases.

Successful and safe BHRT, however, necessitates laboratory testing to assess the patient's current hormonal status, monitor treatment, and ensure that hormones are being metabolized in ways that reduce risks for cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, other age - related diseases and declines in cognitive and sexual function.

It includes meal plans, recipes, and a guide to creating your own MIND diet plan to slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

In a study published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, researchers found that, although all berries imparted health benefits, strawberries and blueberries were the most effective in reducing cognitive decline.

Study findings have also suggested specific steps women can take to improve their health including: nut and grapefruit consumption may help prevent breast cancer; getting enough Vitamin E may reduce asthma risk; eating berries, along with cruciferous and green leafy vegetables may reduce cognitive decline; sufficient magnesium intake may help prevent heart attacks; getting enough plant - based omega - 3's may reduce depression; and, eating more plant protein and reducing refined carbohydrate intake may reduce heart disease risk.

Health benefits of herbs and spices include reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and cognitive degeneration, increasing the metabolism, improving mood, clearing congestion, reducing nausea and symptoms of IBS, fighting diabetes and improving the memory.

Not only do these help with memory and overall cognitive function, but they also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Not only do these help with memory and overall cognitive function, but they also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and

These B vitamins are known for their ability to improve cognitive function, reduce stress, reduce the risk of heart disease, improve brain function, reduce PMS symptoms, ease morning sickness, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost overall mood.

Studies show that these healthy fats reduce the likelihood of getting cancer, diabetes, overweight and obesity, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

A 2010 meta - analysis which included nine studies which looked at the effects of coffee / caffeine on different measures of cognitive impairment and / or decline (four studies on Alzheimer's disease; two on dementia or cognitive impairment; three on cognitive decline), found a reduced risk of cognitive decline across different measures of cognitive impairment (mean risk ratio 0.84) with caffeine intake, with moderate heterogeneity14.

Basil improves digestion, is disease fighting, supports cognitive function and reduces inflammation.

As already mentioned, the antioxidants in red wine also reduce free radical damage and inflammation, both of which commonly underpin cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

In a 2010 article in the «Journal of Alzheimer's Disease,» researchers found that elderly people who consumed higher amounts of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats had a reduced likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment, a precursor for dementia.

The benefits afforded to older adults through creatine ingestion are substantial, can improve quality of life, and ultimately may reduce the disease burden associated with sarcopenia and cognitive dysfunction.»

It reduces risks of cardiovascular disease and cognitive aging.

Following a traditional Mediterranean Diet is associated with improvements in cognitive function, slower rates of cognitive decline and reduced Alzheimer's disease.

The flavonoids and antioxidants found in many of the herbs in this article can help the body's immune system combat some of the diseases commonly associated with aging, including canine cognitive dysfunction, cancer, and reduced immune function.