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Less is more. (goodnews).(Huntington's disease)(Brief Article)
According to a recent study, eating fewer calories and decreasing meal frequency may help hinder the onset of Huntington's disease in mice.
Huntington's disease, which affects about one in 10,000 people in the United States, is passed from parent to child. It results from the genetically programmed degeneration of neurons-nerve cells in the brain.
When neurons degenerate, it causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual capabilities and emotional disturbance. Speech may become slurred and vital functions such as swallowing, eating, speaking and walking may become increasingly difficult. Some individuals may also have difficulty recognizing family members or friends.
But the new study, which was published in the February 2003 issue of the Journal of Neuro-chemistry, offers hope for people who may be genetically at risk for Huntington's disease. Researchers found that calorie ...
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