Reading Time: 7 minutesPreserving cognitive health as lifespan expands is one of the most important factors for maintaining a high quality of life. A primary underlying mechanism of neurodegenerative disease involves chronic neuron degeneration stemming from impaired neuronal function and viability, eventually prompting cell death. Key contributors to diminished neuronal vulnerability are associated with energy…

Reading Time: 4 minutesOvarian hormones act as a central governor of neuronal excitability, synaptic function, and structural remodeling in the brain. Receptors for estrogen and progesterone are widely distributed in various regions of the central nervous system. These ovarian hormones alongside other neurosteroids interact both directly and indirectly with brain structures and signaling pathways to…

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe microbiome is an exceptionally active community of microbes that influence nearly, if not all, aspects of human physiology. From the synthesis of vitamins, neurotransmitters, and key signaling metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids, to the modulation of brain and immune function, these various microbial niches are an imperative to long term…