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·December 6, 2023·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Enhances Alzheimer’s Cognitive Function

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may enhance cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The study involved 140 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, who received either active or sham tDCS twice daily for up to six weeks.

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·August 25, 2023·5 min read

Gut Instincts: Can Digestive Issues Predict Parkinson’s Onset?

New research posits that particular gastrointestinal issues may be precursors to Parkinson's disease. Utilizing a vast US medical record network, the study contrasted people diagnosed with Parkinson’s against those with Alzheimer’s, cerebrovascular disease, or none of these conditions.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·May 17, 2023·6 min read

Regular Cardio Exercise May Shield Against Flu and Pneumonia Deaths

A new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, even less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, may significantly reduce the risk of death from flu or pneumonia. However, the benefits seem to plateau or even become harmful beyond a certain level of activity, particularly in muscle strengthening exercises.

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·February 22, 2023·5 min read

Any Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later Life

At any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Being Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Regardless of how harmonious a relationship is, married people appear to be better able to control their blood sugar levels.

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·January 26, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.

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·January 24, 2023·6 min read

Mid-Life Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Quota Associated With Brain Power

Frequent moderate to vigorous exercise is linked to better cognition and brain power during middle age. This intensity level was associated with better working memory and mental processes. Reducing the intensity to lower intensity or sedentary behavior for 6-7 minutes per day was associated with poorer cognitive performance.

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·January 24, 2023·4 min read

Too Little Good Quality Sleep During Teenage Years May Heighten Subsequent Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Teenagers who suffer from inadequate or disrupted sleep may be at higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.

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·January 21, 2023·6 min read

Premature Birth Linked to Poorer School Grades in Adolescence

Children born at or before 34 weeks of gestation tended to have lower scores in tests for mathematics, language, and IQ as teenagers compared to those born at full term.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Frequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription Meds

People who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Regularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.