Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent dementia.


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Consumers Know a Copy When They See One. Does Trademark Law?

Today’s consumers can spot a copy. Trademark law, however, is still largely built around a different question: are consumers confused? That tension sits at the center of New Balance Athletics, Inc. v. Decathlon America LLC. In its recently filed complaint, New Balance asserts claims for trademark infringement and false designation of origin, both of which generally require a likelihood of consumer confusion, as well as dilution of its allegedly famous “N” mark, which does not....
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Helping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...


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Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal. The unexpected result could point to a new way to treat some patients while reducing reliance on antibiotics and the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.


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This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years

People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with the strongest differences equivalent to about 2.5 years of delayed brain aging. Berries and poultry were linked with healthier brain changes, while sweets and fried fast foods were associated with greater tissue loss.


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