Considerable overlap has been identified in the risk factors, comorbidities and putative
pathophysiological mechanisms of Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) and …

Energy demand of neurons in brain that is covered by glucose supply from the blood is
ensured by glucose transporters in capillaries and brain cells. In brain, the facilitative …

Over the past two decades it became evident that the immune system plays a central role in
modulating learning, memory and neural plasticity. Under normal quiescent conditions …

Dietary habits such as caloric restriction or nutrients that mimic these effects may exert
beneficial effects on brain aging. The plant-derived polyphenol resveratrol has been shown …

Brain insulin signaling contributes to memory function and might be a viable target in the
prevention and treatment of memory impairments including Alzheimer's disease. This short …

Following the discovery of glucocorticoid receptors in the hippocampus and other brain
regions, research has focused on understanding the effects of glucocorticoids in the brain …

Breakfast is thought to be beneficial for cognitive and academic performance in school
children. However, breakfast is the most frequently skipped meal, especially among …

Memory, the ability to retain learned information, is necessary for survival. Thus far,
molecular and cellular investigations of memory formation and storage have mainly focused …

When administered either systemically or centrally, glucose is a potent enhancer of memory
processes. Measures of glucose levels in extracellular fluid in the rat hippocampus during …

Past research indicates that self-control relies on some sort of limited energy source. This
review suggests that blood glucose is one important part of the energy source of self-control …