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“The gut-brain axis may hold more clues about cognitive decline than previously realized, with some evidence suggesting that gut microbial populations might influence brain health and cognitive function.”

“The investigators first studied peripheral blood mononuclear cells collected from young (less than 35 years) and old (greater than 65 years) human donors to better understand how prostaglandin E2 signaling affected macrophage energy production.”

“In particular, the intake of specific nutrients positively influenced brain health and cognitive function, including: Alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid found in nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and chia).”

“The authors of this study measured serum albumin in mice and found that it was detectable in the brains of mice as early as 12 months of age (which corresponds roughly to "middle age"), suggesting that BBB dysfunction occurred much earlier than commonly believed.”

“Fathers passed on exercise-related traits to their offspring including improved cognition, increased neurogenesis, and enhanced mitochondrial activity. These changes were passed down because of specific gene changes in the fathers’ sperm (animal study).”

“The participants in the cross-sectional study, which included more than 6,000 men and women who were 50 years or older (average age, 59 years) and living in the United States, were part of the Hispanic Community Health Study and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES).”

“In addition, omega-3 supplementation influenced the distribution and accumulation of glutamate receptors and ion channels involved in synaptic plasticity, potentially influencing memory formation.”

“Social cognition can be impaired in certain mental health conditions, such as depression, and may be connected to sleep patterns. Sleep apnea is a common, but serious, sleep disorder characterized by brief moments of paused or shallow breathing.”

“From the article: > Researchers report that 4-6-year-old children who walk further than their peers during a timed test - a method used to estimate cardiorespiratory health - also do better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function. The study suggests that the link between cardiorespiratory fitness and cognitive health is evident even earlier in life than previously appreciated.”

“Researchers conducted a 24-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial to examine anthocyanins' effects on cognition. They categorized participants into two groups based on inflammation levels, using blood biomarkers to make the distinction.”