Obesity and diabetes don’t just raise the risk of stroke, they also worsen the resulting cognitive decline and loss of mobility. Yet the biological mechanisms behind this poor recovery remain unclear. To shed light on the issue, researchers published a study in IBRO Neuroscience Reports, exploring how stroke affects the brains of mice with metabolic […] The post Treating scars in the brain may be…
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs), such as aspartame and saccharin, have become part of daily life for millions of people. Found in diet sodas, protein powders and sugar-free snacks, these sweeteners deliver sweetness without calories or spiking blood sugar levels, making them marketable for people trying to cut back on sugar or manage conditions such as type 2 diabetes. New research, howeve…
by Blake Alec Miranda. We’re all familiar with the concept that with ageing comes a gradual loss of bone density and reduced size and strength of our muscles. Some loss of muscle and bone density is normal, but losing too much leads to frailty and increased risk of injury. We’re also familiar with the idea… The post Age-related muscle wasting and cognitive decline linked appeared first on Dr Sara…
