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New Alzheimer's Test

Recently an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously recommended the approval of a diagnostic brain scan for Alzheimer’s disease.

 

The new technology is based upon imaging and quantifying the amount of a specific protein, beta amyloid, in the brains of patients suspected of having the disease. Continue reading »

 

Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain

Today we kick off the first in a series of articles by David Perlmutter, MD.

 

Dr. Perlmutter is a an award-winning pioneer in the field of integrated neurology, and we are honored to share his wisdom here. He is the author of bestselling books including Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment and The Better Brain Book.

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Caveman Immune Power

Ever wish you had superhuman immunity, or at least a little extra strength to help keep you healthy?

 

It turns out we may have picked up some caveman immune power, thanks to genes that strengthen the immune system, according to a new report from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Grape Skin Protection

What if natural compounds in fruit could help protect our skin against sun damage?

 

Researchers in Spain have been studying that question and looking at the potential of grapes.

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Future Potential to Slow the Aging Process

Scientists Find a Key to Maintaining Our DNA

 

DNA contains all of the genetic instructions that make us who we are, and maintaining the integrity of our DNA over the course of a lifetime is a critical, yet complex part of the aging process. Continue reading »