High dose of vitamin b6 supplementation reduces anxiety
Taking high-dose of Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and by new research. Scientists measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling less anxious after taking the supplements every day for a month. Vitamin B6 helps the body produce a […]
VARICELLA AND HERPES VIRUSES MAY INTERACT TO TRIGGER ALZHEIMER’S
Researchers have shown that varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, may activate herpes simplex (HSV), another common virus, to set the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Normally HSV-1- one of the main variants of the herpes simplex virus lies dormant within the neurons of the brain. However, when it is activated it […]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is known to be associated with neurobiological and cognitive defects. The neurocognitive impact of T2DM suggests a marked acceleration of normal brain aging. T2DM gray matter atrophy occurred approximately 26% ± 14% faster than seen with normal aging. The atrophy was most severe (6.2% gray matter loss compared to healthy […]
ROLE OF CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with senile plaques (SP) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. Abnormal accumulation of a specific protein, β-amyloid (Aβ), in brain neurons plays a central role in the pathogenesis of this neurodegenerative disease. Changes in intracellular calcium signalling are related to Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have demonstrated that […]
Risk factors for depression in tuberculosis patients
Mental illness is an important global health concern, with depression affecting nearly 322 million people worldwide. Studies on the comorbidity of TB and depression reveal a significant correlation between depression and poor adherence to TB treatment, as well as higher rates of treatment failure, development of antimicrobial resistance, and higher mortality rates TB infection causes […]
Relative safety and efficacy of high dose of tandospirone citrate for generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a subtype of anxiety disorder characterized by psychological and somatic symptoms, which severely affect health and quality of life. Although core symptoms of GAD are anxiety and worry, patients with GAD also show gastrointestinal symptoms, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest distress, headache, muscle tension, and fatigue. Treatment requires a greater […]