Columbus, OH

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnamon on brain health.

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

A recent study has revealed that the use of nasal sprays has the potential to greatly enhance the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. By efficiently delivering medication to the brain, these sprays have shown promising results in improving cognitive function. Nasal Sprays Show Promise in Enhancing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. This research...

Alzheimer's Treatment Breakthrough: Nasal Sprays Boost Brain Health, Study Suggests

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A little-known form of dementia, easily mistaken for Alzheimer's disease, now has a brand new name and specific diagnostic criteria.
Researchers are calling it limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome (LANS), and they hope that their work makes it easier for medical professionals to care for and counsel patients with various forms of memory loss.



					
			

LANS presents with a different set of brain changes to  Alzheimer's, and it tends to progress slower and with milder symptoms, mostly impacting those over the age of 80.
Similar to Alzheimer's, a definitive diagnosis is only available upon autopsy.
To help those living with memory loss, neurologist Nick Corriveau-Lecavalier...

Scientists Name New Type of Memory Loss Often Mistaken For Alzheimer's

Blood tests that can detect 90% of Alzheimer’s cases could revolutionize access to Alzheimer’s treatment, studies say.

Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds

July 19, 2024 – Everyone knows that exercise helps both body and mind, but high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers older adults an even greater boost for long-term brain health, compared to less intense workouts. Performing high-intensity interval exercises for just 6 months can improve an older person’s brain function...

Intense Exercise Boosts Seniors' Brain Health Long-Term

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. As we get older, the unfortunate reality is that our mental faculties tend to decline. The good news, however, is we're learning more and...

Want To Protect Your Brain As You Age? Play These Brain Games, New Study Says

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Inhibiting IL-11 in mice extends lifespan and reduces aging signs, with potential implications for human aging treatments. Researchers from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and Imperial College London have discovered that ‘switching off’ a protein called IL-11 can increase the healthy lifespan of mice by nearly 25%. Working alongside colleagues at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore, they tested the effects of IL-11 by creating mice that had the gene-producing IL-11 (interleukin 11) deleted, which extended the lives of the mice by over 20% on average. Additionally, they treated 75-week-old mice – equivalent to the age of about 55 years in humans – with an injection of an anti-IL-11 antibody, a drug that stops the effects of IL-11 in the body.

Breakthrough in Anti-Aging: IL-11 Deactivation Boosts Lifespan by 25%


Enhancing your muscles may offer greater brain health benefits than the current craze of weight-focused anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic, researchers of a recent study claim. 
According to the retrospective analysis conducted by scientists from Sichuan University in China, grip strength and locations of subcutaneous fat do a better job of predicting neurodegenerative diseases and biological signs of aging in the brain than more general measures of muscle and overall body fat.
"This study highlights the potential to lessen people's risk of developing these diseases by improving their body composition," explains Sichuan University epidemiologist Huan Song.
Led by Sichuan University physician Shishi...

Whether You Carry Fat in Your Arms or Legs Could Predict Risk of Dementia

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have drafted new criteria for a memory-loss disorder that bears similarities with Alzheimer's yet has a better prognosis. The corresponding article was published in Brain Communications. "This research creates a precise framework that other medical professionals can use to care for their patients. It has...

New Memory Loss Disorder that Mimics Alzheimer's Identified

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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

July 30, 2024 – With the term “cognitive test” now part of everyday conversation, brain health experts are welcoming the chance to explain exactly what these tests can and can’t do. While there are different types of cognitive tests, “what we are talking about [often] are...

Understanding Cognitive Tests: What They Can and Can't Do

Research indicates that regular aspirin intake can significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in people with high lifestyle-related risk factors. Among men and women followed for more than 30 years, those with less healthy lifestyles had the greatest benefit from regular aspirin use, according to a Mass General Brigham-led study. Aspirin’s...

Could This Everyday Item Be Your Hidden Defense Against Cancer?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Columbia, MO

Millions of Americans deal with the sleep deficits brought on by sleep apnea, and many turn to one of the few treatments out there, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. But what if new neurochemical targets in the brain could lead to new, less cumbersome therapies for sleep apnea?. That's...

New Insights Into How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain

San Francisco, CA

Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are claiming to have discovered a novel autoimmune disorder that keeps precious vitamin B12 from reaching our brains. The condition seems to explain some people’s previously unexplained neurological symptoms such as tremors and difficulty speaking. There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the disorder, including how commonly it actually sickens people.

Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Saps Vitamin B From Your Brain

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Mayo Clinic AI Uncovers Hidden Brain Patterns to Spot Early Dementia

Mayo Clinic researchers are using AI to improve the analysis of EEG tests, aiding early dementia detection. By analyzing brain wave patterns more precisely, AI reveals...

Mayo Clinic AI Uncovers Hidden Brain Patterns to Spot Early Dementia

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