Researchers show for the first time ever that a form of gene therapy could protect against age-related cognitive decline. For the first time, a new study has shown that it may be possible to protect against age-related memory and cognitive decline in mice by using gene therapy to increase brain levels of a protein called Klotho. Researchers Continue Reading

Can specific nutrients, designed to improve neuronal connections in the brain, really slow down early Alzheimer’s? It’s a bold claim: the brain regrows vital neuronal connections after a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease sips a daily nutrient drink. Cognitive decline slows down. But that’s not what the latest study found. More than 5 Continue Reading

Sorry; according to recent research, aging is unstoppable. The quest to slow and ultimately stop aging is as old as human culture. Infinite youth is, quite literally, the Holy Grail. However, according to a recent paper, aging is inevitable and there is nothing that can be done to stop it. Aging is natural — it happens to every human, beaver, Continue Reading

Many different health conditions can cause changes in the nails and nail bed, including shaping ridges in the nails. Vertical ridges in the fingernails are most common and are usually harmless. There are times when ridges in the fingernails could be a sign of an underlying condition, especially if the ridges are horizontal.  Continue Reading

Having thick nails is an unsightly condition that can affect not just fingernails but toenails too. Thick toenails, if left untreated, can worsen and cause pain. There are many potential causes of thick nails. If these are known, a person may be able to prevent thick nails from forming and treat them quickly if they Continue Reading