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“Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, spatial disorientation, cognitive dysfunction, and behavioral changes. It is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide.”

“Evidence indicates that sulforaphane shows similar promise, as it [impairs amyloid-beta production and improves learning and memory in mice. Learn more about sulforaphane in this episode featuring expert Dr. Jed Fahey. Link to study abstract.”

“00:37:16 - Some of the improvements seen in rodent research in terms of healthspan, but also memory and brain function, from a cyclical ketogenic diet. _See the episode with Dr. Eric Verdin for a discussion on this research.”

“Cannabis, also known as marijuana, contains a family of chemicals called cannabinoids, including the psychoactive compound, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC binds to cannabinoid receptors (CB), present throughout the body, altering appetite, pain, mood, and memory.”

“The assessments revealed that more than one-third of the patients experienced long-term neurological abnormalities after COVID-19 illness. The most common complaints were fatigue, memory and attention problems, sleep disorders, and muscle pains.”

“The study involved 86 male special operations veterans who had reported experiencing various mental and physical health disorders, including memory/concentration problems, TBI, depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep problems, anger/rage, and fatigue.”

“Brain aging begins long before memory problems appear, but researchers still debate when lifestyle changes can measurably influence brain structure. A randomized clinical trial tested whether an aerobic exercise program that matches common activity recommendations can alter an MRI-derived estimate of brain aging in early and midlife adults.”

“Findings from a 2017 study demonstrated that serum levels of BDNF drop considerably during pregnancy, potentially increasing a woman's risk for depression. BDNF modulates synaptic plasticity and long-term potentiation – critical aspects of memory storage and brain function.”

“T cells kill virus-infected cells and present viral fragments to B cells, which in turn produce antibodies against the virus. Some T cells, known as memory T cells, are long-lived and persist in the body to defend against future attacks by the same virus or related viruses.”

“Acute sleep deprivation impairs cognitive function, working memory, attention, and executive function, increasing the rate of mistakes made while driving, at work, and at home. A recent report details the effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function following a night of sleep deprivation.”