At their most basic, peptides are short chains or arrangements of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Peptides have multiple normal biological roles: They provide amino acids for building and repairing muscle, act as hormones and signal... See more
When it comes to Alzheimer’s, the degenerative brain disease that has no cure, inequity is the name of the game: Nearly two-thirds of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women, and Black Americans are twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to develop ... See more
Being a thoughtful adult human in America today often means being in a constant state of worry—for the country, for your family, for the environment, and so much more. All that stress can leave you feeling fuzzy-brained and forgetful, even if you’re years... See more
Think You Know What to Look for in a Sunscreen? Read This. If you’ve been feeling confused about sunscreen lately, you’re not alone. Between the recent headlines about a new FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient and social media claims about the best types of... See more
How Healthy Is Your Brain? You get your eyesight tested every year. You get your heart checked at every doctor’s visit. But when was the last time you assessed your brain health? If you’re like most people, cognitive testing isn’t even on your radar. In f... See more
