Tag Archives: ß-amyloid

Eat Your Antioxidants…Or Else!

Posted on 05. Apr, 2008 by .

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The beta-amyloid deposits found within the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease are the result of a series of complex genetic-environmental interactions that occur over a life-time. In other words, for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease, a sedentary lifestyle (think decreased cerebral blood flow), combined with S.A.D. (aka the Standard American Diet) spells disaster. [...]

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How To Keep Your Hippocampus Happy!

Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by .

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Humans have two hippocampus’s— hippocampi really. You know, like octopus and octopi, hippopotamus and hippopotami? I know what you’re thinking, enough already. Like it or not, the word silliness will probably help you remember the fact that you have a hippocampus–or– it may drive you to the next blog. Either way, having happy hippocampi (I [...]

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