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Research Hints At Links Between Babies’ Microbiome and Brain Development
In a small, exploratory study, levels of certain types of microbes in babies’ guts were shown to be associated with performance in tests of early cognitive development. Sebastian Hunter of the University of British Columbia, Canada, and colleagues present these findings in the journal PLOS ONE. Mounting evidence has highlighted numerous ways in which the community ...
Exercising Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease
The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a panel of researchers and not-for-profit leaders, led by University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus. The researchers also confirmed that regular physical activity may improve the performance of daily activities for people afflicted with Alzheimer’s. “As there is ...
Exercise May Help Ward Off Memory Decline
Exercise may be associated with a small benefit for elderly people who already have memory and thinking problems, according to new research published in the online issue of Neurology. The research involved people with vascular cognitive impairment, which is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with ...
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