Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced the low-carbohydrate eating plan over the past decade. But scientists are increasingly discovering that the keto diet may have effects far beyond the bathroom scale. According to a new review published […]

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Alzheimer’s disease gradually steals memories, independence, and quality of life from millions of people worldwide. Despite decades of research, scientists still struggle to find treatments that can stop the disease from progressing. Most available medications provide only modest benefits and cannot fully prevent the loss of brain cells that characterizes the condition. A new study […]

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The saying that the eyes are the window to the soul may contain more truth than people realize. Scientists now believe that our eyes may also provide valuable information about the health of our brains. A new study suggests that simple photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, may […]

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