Targeting brain’s waste removal system may help combat cognitive decline
As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could ...
Tag: Physiology
One-third of older Canadians face nutrition risks and health concerns
One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for ...
Study reveals how breathing regulates pupil size and vision
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our ...
Gut bacteria influence brain protein modifications by carbohydrates
Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they ...
Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue
As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, ...
Ancient brain circuit stabilizes gaze during movement in early development
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early ...
New formula predicts oxygen delivery ability of red blood cells
SCIENTISTS have developed a way of assessing the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape. ...
Shiitake-based supplement may help prevent liver damage progression
Early use of AHCC during hepatitis stages shows potential to reduce the risk of cirrhosis, according to new research Study: ...
Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia
Discover how creatine and resistance training are transforming muscle health and cognitive vitality in older adults. Study: The power of ...
Gut transit time and pH shape microbiome individuality and dietary responses
How gut transit and pH shape the microbiome's role in metabolism and health, offering insights for personalized nutrition strategies. Study: ...