by Alzheimer’s Research UK Two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 have explored whether losing multiple senses, including hearing and sight, increases the risk of dementia. In 2017, an important report identified mid-life hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia. As hearing loss is so widespread, treating hearing loss might have a large impact on the overall...
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High intensity interval training (HIIT) may prevent cognitive decline
by Dr Tom Bailey, University of Queensland High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be doing more than just keeping you fit and strong—it may also help preventage-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia. A University of Queensland study found high intensity interval exercise may be more effective than continuous exercise in increasing brain blood flow in older adults. Researcher Dr. Tom Bailey from the Centre for Research on...
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The Secrets to Deciphering — and Stopping — Skin Purging
It’s annoying — but also a good sign No two words can send a shiver down the spine of a beauty enthusiast like “the purge.” No, not the dystopian horror film — although some might say the skin care version of purging is just as heart-stoppingly scary. “The term ‘skin purging’ refers to a reaction to an active ingredient that is increasing skin cell...
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These Are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke That You Should Never Ignore
With heat waves hitting Europe and the United States, health experts are warning people to be careful when exercising or working in the sun. Too much exposure to the heat can cause serious health problems, including heat stroke. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses are excessive sweating, light-headedness, and rapid breathing. If you exercise in the heat be sure to hydrate properly and try to work out before 10...
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10 Myths About Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets are incredibly powerful. They may help reverse many serious illnesses, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. However, some myths about this diet are perpetuated by the low-carb community. Many of these notions are not backed by science. Here are 10 common myths about low-carb diets. 1. Low-carb diets work for everyone Studies consistently show that low-carb diets aid weight loss and improve most risk factors for disease (1Trusted Source, 2, 3). That said,...
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An inflammatory diet correlates with colorectal cancer risk
by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute Researchers from the Molecular Mechanisms and Experimental Therapy in Oncology program (Oncobell) of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), together with the Biodonostia Health Research Institute (IIS Biodonostia), among others, have published in Nutrients the results of a multicenter study that unveils a correlation between inflammatory and antioxidant...
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Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who do not. It builds on important research in recent years pulled together by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care, through which hearing loss emerged as an important risk factor for dementia. This research suggests that wearing a hearing aid may mitigate that...
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Genes vs. lifestyle: Study ‘undermines fatalistic view of dementia’
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey A new study investigates the effect of leading a healthful lifestyle on people who have a genetic predisposition to developing dementia. Elżbieta Kuźma, Ph.D., and David Llewellyn, Ph.D., from the University of Exeter Medical School in the United Kingdom, are the joint lead authors of the new research,...
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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia
by University of Exeter Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss—yet it is under-researched and often forgotten in care. A new study has found that apathy is present nearly half of all people with dementia, with researchers finding it is often distinct from depression. Although common, apathy is often ignored as it is less...
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SOMETIMES GENERIC DRUGS ACTUALLY COST MORE
Some patients may pay more out of pocket for high-priced specialty generic drugs than their brand-name counterparts, researchers say. For a new study, researchers examined differences in brand-name and generic or biosimilar drug prices, formulary coverage, and expected out-of-pocket spending across all of the Medicare Part D plans available in the United States in the...