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If you’re trying to eat more protein, whether to help build muscle mass or maintain a healthier brain, you’re not alone. And while there are many foods (hello cottage cheese!) that you’ve likely incorporated into your diet to reach your goals, there are also several mistakes that nutrition experts see time and again that might be sabotaging your efforts. I …

– credit, NIH Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have demonstrated for the first time that the protein midkine plays a preventative role in Alzheimer’s disease. Midkine is known to accumulate in Alzheimer’s patients, but rather than accelerate the disease, it seems to prevents a second, sticky protein from clumping together—the chief hallmark in this form of dementia. Alzheimer’s …

In the wake of viral high-protein diets and the cottage cheese obsession, one question looms: How much protein should you actually eat in a day? We tapped registered dietitian Lauren Manaker to separate the facts from the fads—including why protein matters in the first place. Protein needs vary person to person, but a solid guideline is about 0.8–1.2 grams per …

A protein that’s central to brain aging has been discovered by scientists, who’ve gone the extra mile by also finding out how it can be stopped. FTL1, as it’s called, is a key mediator of aging in the hippocampus – a part of the brain that’s particularly badly affected as the years roll by. As much as people have tried …

The hype around protein intake doesn’t seem to be going away. Social media is full of people urging you to eat more protein, including via supplements such as protein shakes. Food companies have also started highlighting protein content on food packages to promote sales. But is all the extra protein giving us any benefit – and can you have too …

Eggs are among the richest and most economical sources of protein around. They’re a champion of athletes, dietitians, and health enthusiasts for the quality protein and other nutrients they provide. One obvious question, though, is which contains more protein in eggs: egg whites or whole eggs, and which one is generally healthier. Although egg whites might contain less fat and …

Summary: A new study reveals a molecular link between fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) and Lewy body dementia, a devastating neurodegenerative condition. By combining human epidemiological data and animal experiments, researchers showed that PM2.5 exposure triggers toxic clumps of alpha-synuclein in the brain, similar to those seen in patients. Mice exposed to pollution developed brain atrophy, cognitive decline, and widespread …

Want to feel better, have more energy, stop snacking, and build mass? Protein should be your go-to. But what happens if you suffer from a protein deficiency and don’t hit enough of it? Losing muscle mass is the least of our problems: there’s much more to it than that. Ignore your protein macros and you could be risking your health …

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A protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1) may play a significant role in brain aging, a new study reveals, giving scientists a new target for understanding and potentially preventing brain deterioration and disease. FTL1 was brought to light through a careful comparison of the hippocampus part of the brain in mice of different ages. The hippocampus is involved in …