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Researchers Identify a Molecule to Rejuvenate Myelin in Aged Brains

Researchers Identify a Molecule to Rejuvenate Myelin in Aged Brains

The molecule ten-eleven-translocation 1 (TET1) is identified as a necessary component of myelin repair. As we age, less myelin is formed, leading to age-related cognitive and motor deficits.

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High Caffeine Intake Triples Risk of Glaucoma, Leading Cause of Blindness

High Caffeine Intake Triples Risk of Glaucoma, Leading Cause of Blindness

People who consumed the most caffeine (more than 480 mg, or four cups of coffee) and had a genetic predisposition for elevated eye pressure had a three-fold increased risk of developing glaucoma.

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Increasing Protein Found in Brown Fat Lowers Blood Sugar and Promotes Insulin Sensitivity

Increasing Protein Found in Brown Fat Lowers Blood Sugar and Promotes Insulin Sensitivity

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) generates heat to maintain body temperature. Increasing the protein perilipin 5 in BAT lowers blood sugar, increases insulin sensitivity, and reduces fatty liver disease in mice.

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Eating 2 Servings of Fruit Per Day Lowers Diabetes Risk By 36%

Eating 2 Servings of Fruit Per Day Lowers Diabetes Risk By 36%

A study of 7,675 people from Australia finds that consuming two servings of daily fruit lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36%. Fruit juice consumption did not show the same benefits.

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