FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2016·6 min readEye Study Underscores the Long Lasting Benefits of Controlling DiabetesAccording to researchers, type 2 diabetes patients who intensively controlled their blood sugar levels during the ACCORD eye study cut their risk of diabetic retinopathy by up-to half in a long term follow up study.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2017·6 min readTo Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and AlcoholA new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readCould Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 10, 2019·4 min readLow cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in womenLow levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 18, 2019·4 min readVegetable-rich Wahls diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterolEating a diet high in vegetables can help reduce symptoms of fatigue in those with progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 13, 2019·3 min readCholesterol and fat profiles at birth linked to psychological health at age 5Children born with high levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein in their cord blood samples were more likely to receive lower ratings from their teachers on both social and emotional development scales.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2022·3 min readLipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer’s DiseaseLow HDL and high triglyceride levels in the blood at 35 were associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Additionally, higher glucose levels between 51 and 60 were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·5 min readHow Long Older Adults Will Live Comes Down to 17 Often Surprising FactorsResearchers have designed a new model of life expectancy that's based less on disease diagnosis, and more on other factors including cholesterol levels and lifestyle.Read More
