Exercise Keeps the Brain Young

In experiments in mice, exercise appears to reverse the decline in the production of brain stem cells usually seen with aging, Taiwanese researchers report. Read more

Researchers gain a clearer picture of neuron death in Parkinson’s disease

For the first time, researchers have learned how three molecules work together to destroy brain cells and believe that this knowledge could potentially lead to the development of more effective treatments for Parkinson's disease. ... Continue Reading

An inexpensive, less invasive EEG test can predict early onset of Alzheimer’s

An EEG test developed by New York University School of Medicine is giving doctors a less expensive and less invasive technique to diagnose Alzheimer's at an earlier stage, when the disease can be more effectively treated. ... Continue Reading

Study shows declining mental performance begins in adults in their late 20s

Certain mental functions, including reasoning, mental speed and the ability to solve puzzles, begin to decline as early as age 27, a University of Virginia study shows. However, the ability to accumulate knowledge improves with age. ... Continue Reading

Study shows that ginkgo biloba can reduce brain damage from stroke in half

A study conducted by John Hopkins Institutions has found that ginkgo biloba extract may significantly reduce brain damage and neurological dysfunction in stroke victims – up to 50 percent, in fact. ... Continue Reading

A4M Anti-Aging World Congress to Feature Leading Integrative Medical Expert, Eric R. Braverman, M.D.

Eric R. Braverman, M.D., one of the foremost integrative medical experts with offices in New York and Pennsylvania will be presenting “Hormones, Neurotransmitters and the Brain” and “Increasing IGF-1 Levels to the Upper Range of Normal to Fight Disease” at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (April 23-25, 2009, Orlando Florida). ... Continue Reading

Distinct brain waves found to occur just prior to errors being made

Researchers have discovered that a distinct pattern of brain waves occurs a second before a mistake is made as a result of not paying attention. ... Continue Reading

MRI scans of paralyzed patient show real brain activity associated with phantom limb

A study conducted by Geneva University Hospitals in Switzerland confirms that a partially paralyzed patient was able to feel and move a supernumerary phantom limb. ... Continue Reading

Lower IQ – higher risk of death, Swedish study finds

A study of 1,000,000 Swedish men shows a strong correlation between lower IQ and a higher risk of death from coronary artery disease, suicides and accidents. ... Continue Reading

Safety stumbling block removed with the creation of cancer-free stem cells

A stumbling block to using ordinary skin cells to treat conditions like Parkinson’s has been removed, paving the way for potential new transplant applications. ... Continue Reading

Learning can keep new brain cells alive, research has found

New research in animal models suggests that new cells generated in the hippocampus, which is involved in learning and memory, will die unless that animal is challenged to learn something new. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of February 23, 2009

Joseph Mercola, DO
Dr. Mercola is a pioneer in communicating natural health principles on the internet and has the most visited natural health website in the world, Mercola.com. He has been interviewed on CNN, the Today Show, ABC Evening news and has two NY Times bestselling books.
At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando(April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Mercola will be presenting, How Sunshine May Reduce Cancer by 50%, a review of optimal therapeutic ranges and crucial laboratory details that are necessary to properly interpret the results. Also will explain how recent studies impact many practical considerations of optimal UV and sun exposure to optimize vitamin D therapy. . For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Dr. Pati's Framework for Anti-Aging Medicine

Are you on a quest for anti-aging remedies? Is there such a thing, a magic pill or a secret solution? Yes, the search for magic pills, the age control genes and the secret remedies continues hotly pursued in the world of research. Yes, there is a growing body of evidence that the human life span can be extended, with some Japanese Okinawans living upwards of 120. But is it the extension of life that intrigues us? Or is it the possibility that we may live as productive, happy and disease-free people if we use restorative approaches to correct imbalances in hormones, nutrition, toxins, mind and body, allowing our body does what it does best; keep us healthy. ... Continue Reading

Vitamin D deficiency linked to multiple sclerosis

The findings of a team of UK and Canadian researchers suggest that taking vitamin D supplements at critical times – during pregnancy and throughout early childhood – could prevent multiple sclerosis. ... Continue Reading

Boosting a protein produced by the brain can protect against Parkinson's

A study involving mice has shown that elevating the production of the Nrf2 protein in brain cells known as astrocytes can result in complete protection from Parkinson's disease. ... Continue Reading

The cardiovascular drug Fasudil found to improve learning and memory in rats

Findings published in the February issue of Behavioral Neuroscience suggest that Fasudil, a drug used for a decade to treat vascular problems in the brain, may be helpful in treating progressive cognitive impairment and potentially improve learning and memory. ... Continue Reading

Single cells have ability to store memories, study shows

A study detailed in the upcoming February issue of Nature Neuroscience suggests that individual nerve cells located in the front part of the brain, called neurons, are able to hold memories on their own for up to a minute. ... Continue Reading

HRT can shrink the brain

New research suggests that some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause brain shrinkage in postmenopausal women. ... Continue Reading

PET scans allow for detection of brain aging

Researchers have used state-of-the-art brain imaging technology in combination with patient information to diagnose brain aging before it becomes symptomatic. ... Continue Reading

Type 2 diabetes impairs mental functioning

Recent study results have confirmed those of previous studies, which suggested that type 2 diabetes impairs cognitive function. ... Continue Reading