Higher levels of triglycerides linked to lower risk of dementia
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS – Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk…
A couple of cups of kopi a day can help keep Parkinson’s disease away in those at higher risk
New research by the National Neuroscience Institute shows that drinking tea and coffee can significantly reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Asians who are genetically at higher risk.…
THE LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH: Cardiovascular disease deaths and IQ loss caused by lead exposure far higher than previous estimates, global study indicates
Peer-reviewed / Modelling study / People New analysis indicates exposure to lead might have caused 5.5 million adult deaths from cardiovascular disease and the loss of 765 million IQ points…
Study finds women who consumed sugar sweetened beverage daily had higher risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease
Approximately 65% of adults in the United States consume sugar sweetened beverages daily. Chronic liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and can result in liver…
Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally
HAMILTON, ON (July 6, 2023) – A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough…
Physical activity linked to higher pain tolerance
A new analysis of data from more than 10,000 adults shows that people who were physically active had higher pain tolerance than those who were sedentary, and that those with…
A higher dose of magnesium each day keeps dementia at bay
More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The…
Americans’ IQ scores are lower in some areas, higher in one
Scores of verbal reasoning, matrix reasoning and letter and number series declined; scores of 3D rotation generally increased Study provides evidence of a reverse ‘Flynn Effect’ in the U.S. between…
Study shows those with a higher omega-3 index are more protected from severe COVID infection
A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored the role of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, and whether they might be protective against contracting and/or…
New study shows the incidence of Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. is 50% higher than previous estimates
NEW YORK & MIAMI (December 15, 2022) – A new study reveals that the annual incidence of Parkinson’s disease (PD) among older adults is 50% higher than current estimates of 60,000 diagnoses annually.…
Melatonin up to 30% higher with a weighted blanket
https://youtu.be/Xd87lhp8L-w Melatonin up to 30% higher with a weighted blanket "Using a weighted blanket increased melatonin concentrations in saliva by about 30 percent” #melatonin #blanket #weighted Meth, E. M. S., Brandão,…
Diets higher in calcium and potassium may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones, Mayo Clinic study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of…
Social isolation may impact brain volume in regions linked to higher risk of dementia
MINNEAPOLIS – Social isolation is linked to lower brain volume in areas related to cognition and a higher risk of dementia, according to research published in the June 8, 2022, online…
Higher dose of melatonin improved sleep in older adults
Melatonin is one of the most used supplements in the United States. Among older adults, its use has tripled in the last two decades. But there is no consensus on…
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
MINNEAPOLIS – People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®,…
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
MINNEAPOLIS – People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®,…
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