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In Memoriam: Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies 2 Months After Historic Procedure

Morrie Markoff, listed as the oldest living American man, died on June 3rd, 2024, he was 110 years old, and what a full life this centenarian led. Now his brain will be studied by scientists to learn more about the aging process, and why some people gradually experience cognitive decline and dementia while others, like …

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Those With MS Might Avoid Cognitive Issues With A Mediterranean Diet

Those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who adhere to a Mediterranean Diet are less likely to show signs of cognitive impairment compared to those with the condition who don’t follow the top-ranking diet which is linked to numerous health benefits.  The study presented at the Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Boston suggests that the diet …

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The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

A Look Inside the Exclusive World of Elite Longevity Clinics The field of longevity medicine is experiencing a surge in growth, with a focus on health optimization, disease prevention, and the desire to combat aging gaining momentum across the population. This pursuit of longevity has particularly captured the attention of the wealthy, as evidenced by …

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Brain Training: Is It Really Use It Or Lose It?

Brain Training: Is It Really Use It Or Lose It?

The term “use it or lose it” has been used for countless things, lately, it is being used to convey the message that cognitive health can be preserved or improved with mentally stimulating activities. Numerous modifiable risk factors are associated with the loss of cognitive abilities with age, and a cognitively active lifestyle may have …

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Food for thought: Study links key nutrients with slower brain aging

Food for thought: Study links key nutrients with slower brain aging

Scientists have long been studying the brain with a goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk factors for accelerated brain aging, less has been uncovered to identify ways to prevent cognitive decline. There is evidence that nutrition matters, and a novel study published in Nature Publishing Group Aging, from the University …

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Can It Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Can It Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Although heart disease takes many more lives than dementia, people search for advice on …

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The Metabolic Revolution: 32nd Annual Spring Congress Takeaways

The Metabolic Revolution: 32nd Annual Spring Congress Takeaways

From May 3-5, West Palm Beach, Florida, hosted the 32nd Annual A4M Spring Congress, an event that continues to shake the industry and challenge the boundaries of conventional medical care. Fueled by a collective commitment to transforming lives, thousands of health professionals gathered to engineer a future where merely surviving is no longer the norm …

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Research uncovers differences between men and women in sleep, circadian rhythms and metabolism

Research uncovers differences between men and women in sleep, circadian rhythms and metabolism

A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their metabolism. Published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, the paper highlights the crucial role sex plays in understanding these factors and suggests a person’s biological sex should be considered when …

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Improved Deliciousness: Chocolate With The Full Potential Of Cocoa

Improved Deliciousness: Chocolate With The Full Potential Of Cocoa

Here’s some good news for chocolate lovers, according to a study recently published in Nature Food, researchers from ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry chocolatiers to develop a type of whole fruit variety of dark chocolate that is more nutritious and sustainable than conventional varieties that harnesses the full potential of the …

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Group Training Tool For The Prevention Of Dementia

Group Training Tool For The Prevention Of Dementia

Solving a quiz as a group while moving around in the room at the same time is the basis of a new tool that was designed to help prevent dementia which was developed and evaluated in the “gp4cognition” project. The system is already in use in some retirement homes, and a paper published in the …

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