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In a study of rural Mayan Indians, no women showed evidence of hot flashes, osteoporosis or other symptoms despite hormonal patterns identical to postmenopausal women in the United States.  Researchers determined there is a direct correlation to the symptoms of menopause and the cultural view of menopause.

Did you know that you have a glymphatic system?  Your glymphatic system is a perivascular network in the brain that is responsible for exchanging interstitial fluid and cerebral spinal fluid.  This system is active while you sleep and is important for clearing plaques from the brain that build up between nerve cells.  Plaque build up affects the hippocampus and thalamus which are regions associated with Alzheimer's Disease.  Aging and brain traumas may effect the efficiency of your glymphatic system.  A better functioning glymphatic system can reduce neurodegeneration, which has been linked to dementia and depression as well as other brain issues....

Did you know that melatonin is a potent antioxidant and hormone that can assist in the prevention of Alzheimer's through it's regulatory and neuroprotective effect on the brain?

Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods such as cereals. Folate helps produce and maintain new cells. This is especially important during periods of rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy. Folate is needed to make DNA and RNA, the blueprints for cells. It also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. Both adults and children need folate to make normal red blood cells and prevent anemia. Folate is also essential for...