Research reveals new functions of two proteins for cell function and renewal
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Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running - but it’s taking a hefty toll on their wellbeing, a new report shows.
A new meta-analysis led by researchers in Japan investigates whether lithium (LIT) supplementation can slow cognitive decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Building on preclinical evidence of LIT’s neuroprotective effects, the study systematically evaluates data from six randomized controlled trials to clarify its clinical potential. The findings aim to shed light on whether LIT, long used in psychiatry, could play a future role in MCI or AD prevention or treatment.
Cannabis smoke and processed-food diets weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to repair heart damage caused by inhaled cannabis. Cannabis compounds rapidly accumulate in major organs, including the heart, lungs and brain, where they can intensify inflammation. The risks are greatest for individuals already eating seed-oil–rich processed foods, a pattern common among populations with high rates of obesity and chronic illness.