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Young Blood and Anti-Aging

Shown to be effective in mice, young-blood infusions remain controversial for human use
Posted on March 18, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Infusing blood plasma from young people into older adults to reverse symptoms of aging (such as dementia or heart disease) may seem a bit vampiric to some. Indeed, the idea of “young blood” producing anti-aging effects for elderly patients sounds … Continue reading →

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Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator

Early detection of Alzheimer's is crucial to slow advancement of the disease
Posted on October 1, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or … Continue reading →

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Eating Variety of Nuts Linked to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts appear to be a heart's best friend
Posted on November 27, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Fans of peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts have something to be excited about. People who eat nuts regularly have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular or coronary heart disease than those who don’t, according to a study published recently in … Continue reading →

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Poliovirus Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment

Researchers are moving closer to understanding how the virus works
Posted on October 2, 2017 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Researchers at Duke Cancer Institute have used a modified poliovirus to fight cancer cells. The experimental therapy uses the polio virus to stimulate an immune response, which prevents the cancer cells from “hiding” from the immune system. The therapy has … Continue reading →

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Rapamycin Could Help Address Neurologic Damage Associated with Aging

Research shows the compound can help reduce cellular senescence
Posted on April 17, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A study recently published in the medical journal, Aging Cell, outlines how a compound known as rapamycin may help to suppress neurological damage. This research could lead to new therapeutic approaches to address neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. … Continue reading →

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Why Aging Might Become a Thing of the Past

Scientists have found a way to reverse aging in mice and rejuvenate their cells.
Posted on February 20, 2017 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With the aftermath of the holiday season still sliding off of my shoulders, I vaguely recall the conversations of my older relatives around the dinner table.  Each story began with the familiar phrase, “I remember when I was your age,” … Continue reading →

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