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Category Archives: Science of Us
Performance in School Linked to Risk of Developing Dementia
Study demonstrates that the correlation between school grades, one's level of formal education and career complexity makes a big difference in the risk for developing dementia
At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), a press release was given about the results of a study done on “the role of childhood school performance, education and the complexity of a person’s job on the risk of dementia.” … Continue reading
Turn Back the Clock: Reversing the Effects of Aging?
Scientists are working to reverse certain effects of aging like muscle and memory loss -- but what is the key ingredient to "turning back the clock"?
“When I first heard this story from Tony Wyss-Coray, I thought it was absolutely amazing,” said Rudolph Tanzi, professor of neurology at Harvard. “I thought it was too good to be true.” Wyss-Coray was referring to the recent progress made … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, Blood Plasma, effects of aging, Memory Loss, Reverse aging, Saul Villeda, Stanford, UCSF
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The Link Between Grey Matter and Blood Type in One’s Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers in the U.K. discover which blood type has the lowest risk for Alzheimer’s disease
The longer we live, the greater the likelihood we will develop some type of cognitive decline. The brain, like our other body parts, isn’t immune to the eventual decline on the road to death. While it is virtually inescapable the … Continue reading
The Promise and Hope a New Blood Test Brings as an Alternative to Cancer Biopsies
Researchers across the U.S. are testing out a blood test that could potentially find pieces of cancer DNA in one’s blood
For the most part, cancer biopsies tend to involve surgeons having to operate and remove pieces of wherever the suspicious cells and tissues that could be tumors might reside. According to a recent New York Times article, however, there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Cancer Treatment, Blood Test for Cancer, Blood Tests, Cancer, DNA, Liquid Biopsy, Oncology, SevenPonds, The Science of Us
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Unlocking the Potential Key to the Fountain of Youth with the Power of Young Blood
Cutting-edge stem cell research study at Harvard reveals the discovery of a protein from the blood of those younger that can completely reverse body and mind changes that occur during aging
If we are lucky enough to live a long life, aging — and the standard decline in physical activity combined with an increase in chronic and ultimately deadly illnesses — guarantees an appearance in our lives at some point. While … Continue reading
Teixobactin: Giving “Superbugs” a Run for Their Money?
A new antibiotic shows promising results in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria
The term “superbug” refers to any form of drug-resistant bacteria, the presence of which has become increasingly worrisome in the United States. In a recent article, TIME reported that “at least 2 million infections and 23,000 deaths” occur in the … Continue reading
