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Exercise may regulate iron in brain to stave off Alzheimer’s...

Oct 26, 2021 by

Exercise may regulate iron in brain to stave off Alzheimer’s

A new study in mice points to the idea that exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s by improving the regulation of iron metabolism in the brain. Regular exercise reduces circulating levels of a protein called Interleukin-6, which promotes inflammation and...

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Brain may need iron for cognitive development

Feb 11, 2020 by

Research published in the January 27, 2020 edition of JNeurosci indicates that iron levels in the brain tissue rise during development and are linked to cognitive abilities. This research on both children and young adults may lead to new...

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Abnormal iron levels in the brain may be a biomarker for ADHD...

Jul 1, 2014 by

A recent study found that patients with ADHD who have NOT had psychostimulant medication (like Ritalin) have much lower iron levels than those with ADHD who HAD used the meds and healthy children and adolescents, indicating that psychostimulant meds...

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Infections in newborns linked to behavior problems later

Nov 2, 2013 by

In order to produce white matter, certain cells need iron. But when certain infections afflict newborns, they can interfere with the storage and release of iron, leading to behavior and movement problems later....

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