Study: Protein Called TREM2 May Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s disease A protein produced by the brain’s immune cells (microglia) may play a protective role against the degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a German study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Animal studies have shown that … Read More
Take a “Nature Pill” to Reduce Stress It’s known that communing with nature can help you relax and feel calmer. But where, when, and how long to do it are questions researchers at the University of Michigan wanted to answer. Over an eight-week period, participants were asked to take a … Read More
Q: Is it a myth that a flu shot can raise your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? A: This notion has been floating around for years, and there is simply no peer-reviewed scientific evidence supporting the idea that getting a flu shot increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In fact, … Read More
How many times have you given a friend or relative (or stranger, for that matter) helpful advice with a problem only to have trouble dealing with a similar situation in your own life? Even if you have conversations in your own mind to try to work things out, you’re not … Read More
How to Use Regret as Motivation for Self-Improvement and Success Everyone past a certain age has probably wished that their younger selves could have had a little of the knowledge or perspective that is acquired through the years. But the “If I only knew then” idea doesn’t have to linger … Read More
