Tag: neuroprotection
L-Arginine’s Hidden Role: From Vascular Function to Alzheimer’s Protein Dynamics
L-arginine extends its biological influence far beyond vascular regulation into unexpected domains: cerebral blood flow, cognitive performance, and amyloid-β protein…
How Chronic Inflammation Blocks New Brain Cells: King’s College Study Reveals TNF-Alpha Pathway
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that TNF-alpha, a key inflammatory molecule, directly blocks the generation of new neurons…
Brain enzyme GSK-3β: How lithium may slow aging at the molecular level
An enzyme called GSK-3β accelerates cellular aging in the brain and is overactive in Alzheimer's disease. Lithium, chemically similar to…
Experimental drug shows promise in protecting nerve cells from ALS damage
Researchers report that an experimental drug demonstrates neuroprotective properties in laboratory models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The finding adds to…
Resistance Training Protects Brain Health Through Vascular and Cognitive Pathways, New Evidence Shows
Resistance training influences brain health through endothelial function, neurotrophic signalling, blood-brain barrier integrity, and inflammation control, according to 2025 research.…
Resistance Training Protects Brain Health Through Multiple Pathways, Research Shows
Resistance training activates seven biological pathways that protect brain health and reduce dementia risk, according to Allison et al. (2025).…
Resistance Training 2–3 Times Weekly Reduces Brain Age, Randomized Trial Shows
A randomized controlled trial in GeroScience shows that 2–3 weekly sessions of structured resistance training significantly reduce biological brain age…
Brain’s Energy Crisis: Why B Vitamins and Micronutrients Matter for Cognitive Function
The brain consumes up to 50% of body energy in children and ~20% in adults, a metabolic demand met only…