Most of us look forward to our golden years and the freedom of retirement. However, for some people, these decades are marked by confusion and rapid cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases affecting the elderly, with very few effective treatments and no real cures. Previous studies have found a […]
Eating Late at Night Causes Skin to Age More Quickly
Eating late at night is very common in the Western world. Many people keep items such as cookies, popcorn or ice cream in their homes in order to satisfy late-night cravings. It is well known that these midnight snacks can be very bad for your waistline, contributing to weight gain and metabolic syndrome due to […]
The Link Between Melatonin and Neurological Diseases
Much of human existence is dependent on the brain, from our senses to our intelligence, memory and even our ability to move. Because of the importance of healthy brain function, neurological diseases are among the most feared in the world. There are currently few treatments for diseases that damage delicate brain tissues. However, new research […]
Dopamine-Producing Neurons Help Regulate Biological Clock
Pleasure is one of the major motivators of human behavior. Most people spend their lives in almost constant pursuit of pleasure, whether it be through food, indulging in new belongings or even through relationships with others. This pleasure-seeking behavior is hard-wired into our brains right down to our brain cells. Sleep and our circadian rhythm […]
Brain Cells in the Hypothalamus Govern Aging, According to New Research
Discovering the cause of aging is key to eventually stopping the clock. New research suggests that brain cells control aging to a greater extent than previously known. People in the West are obsessed with stopping the clock. We invest in plastic surgeries and anti-aging treatments, as well as a wide variety of supplements purported to […]
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