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“One of the mechanisms linking cardiovascular disease, obesity, and dementia is vascular dysfunction, which contributes to blood-brain barrier failure. Learn more about vascular dysfunction in this clip featuring Dr. Axel Montagne.”

“Many people experience anxiety or a loss of drive during illness, yet how signals from the immune system alter brain activity remains poorly understood.”

“The potential benefits of neurogenesis on repairing brain injury from neurodegenerative disease are most effective during early and middle stages of neurodegeneration.”

“However, the amount of fat the body absorbs may be more related to the brain than the gut. A recent study in mice found that signals from the brain's vagus nerve regulate fat uptake in the intestine, offering a potential means to moderate obesity.”

“The mechanism is still unclear. Other studies have found that THC helps clear away amyloid beta plaques from the brain. Additionally, cannabinoids bind to specific receptors called cannabinoid receptors in neurons as well as on immune cells.”

“In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development.”

“Cognitive enhancement is a hot topic, but the best ways to sharpen focus, boost motivation, and support brain health aren't always clear-cut. Stimulants like nicotine and caffeine offer immediate benefits but come with trade-offs—some minor, others riskier.”

“Researchers collected nutrition-related blood biomarkers, brain images, and memory and intelligence scores of 111 older adults. Then, using a data-fusion approach, they investigated how these factors work together to promote brain and cognitive health in aging.”

“Researchers fed young and old female mice a regular diet or a diet supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids. Then they examined the animals' brains to determine the omega-3s' effects on the structure and properties of the lipid rafts.”

“In this Aliquot, I'll explore how to recognize and address iron deficiency, the unique challenges of iron overload in aging, the ways alcohol may influence brain iron, and how infants tightly regulate iron as a built-in defense against infection.”