The Gut Can Drive Age-Associated Memory Loss, Research Reveals
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The gut can drive age-associated memory loss, research reveals
We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss starting in middle age.
The bacteria in the intestine appear to be in direct contact with memory and can apparently make the brain age – and possibly rejuvenate.
People with disturbed microbiome have a greater risk of mental degradation and Alzheimer's disease in old age. New studies show what could help.
Why memory changes with age
Scientists have discovered an important connection between the stomach and the brain that may help explain why memory weakens with age. In most people memory slowly becomes weaker as they grow older. However in some individuals memory declines much faster while others experience only small changes. A recent study suggests that memory problems related to aging may be connected to our gut and the bacteria living inside it. The research publish…
How gut health may influence memory loss in older people
Many people believe that memory loss is simply a normal part of getting older. It is common to hear that aging automatically leads to forgetfulness and slower thinking. However, this is not always true. Some people remain mentally sharp well into their 90s or even past 100 years old, while others begin to notice memory […] The post How gut health may influence memory loss in older people appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
While the common assumption is that brain aging is an irreversible process, a new study published in Nature challenges this assumption. According to a team led by Stanford University Professor Christoph Theis and University of Pennsylvania Dr. Timothy Cox, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, a change in the gut microbiota—the population of bacteria in the gut—may be one of the causes of memory decline in older mice. In …
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