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Rhodiola rosea L. and Alzheimer’s Disease: From Farm to Pharmacy

A plethora of studies report that R. rosea has potent neuroprotective effects through the suppression of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and excitotoxicity in brain tissues and antagonism of oncogenic p21-activated kinase. However, to our knowledge, no review articles have been published addressing the neuroprotective effects of R. rosea. Continue reading

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Decreased percentage REM sleep was associated with greater risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and other noncancer-related mortality in 2 independent cohorts.

Decreased percentage REM sleep was associated with greater risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and other noncancer-related mortality in 2 independent cohorts. Continue reading

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Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function.

Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function. Continue reading

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Belly fat in older women is linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia within 15 years, study says

Probably not just in older women? https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/23/health/belly-fat-dementia-link-wellness/index.html (CNN)For older adults, your current belly size could be a key indicator in whether you develop dementia within the next decade or two. For women that risk is particularly high. For women in … Continue reading

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Vitamin-D and COVID-19: do deficient risk a poorer outcome?

Source: DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(20)30183-2 “Despite difficulties in comparing data across nations, mortality from COVID-19 is clearly higher in some countries than in others. Many factors could have a role in this disparity, including differences in proportion of elderly people in a population, … Continue reading

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Maurice Preter, MD

Maurice Preter, MD is a European and U.S. educated psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, neurologist, and medical-legal expert in private practice in Manhattan. He is also the principal of Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, PLLC, a medical concierge service and health advisory for select individuals and families.