The neuron-grafting approach in monkeys takes an important step toward a treatment for millions of human Parkinson’s patients. The results are promising enough that Zhang hopes to begin work on applications for human patients soon.
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According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Metabolism, living a long and healthy life depends upon the unique combination of bacteria in our gut; the patterns of the microbiome could determine whether a person is going to age well or die prematurely.
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“Healthy mind, healthy heart” may now have even more relevance as a recent study published in the journal Circulation adds weight to the often dismissed platitude, as according to the American Heart Association positive mental health and generally staying optimistic about life can help to reduce the chances of developing heart disease.
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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.
Trainer Bob Harper had a big following on the TV show The Biggest Loser, where he led obese contestants through a program of eating healthy and working out diligently. Harper appeared very fit which is why the show’s followers were shocked when Harper collapsed at a gym in cardiac arrest in early 2017 at age 51. Fortunately, a cardiologist was in the gym at the time and was able to use the automatic external defibrillator to shock Harper back to life. Harper was then rushed to a New York hospital and had an emergency procedure to place a stent in one of his heart arteries.
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