THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead of factors that may contribute to the disease. ResearchersContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks and desserts,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has become widespread among the general public. But there’s actually no hard evidence that the brain chemical serotonin – the main suspect in this theory – is linked in anyContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While depression is common after a stroke, most stroke patients who need mental health care aren’t getting the help they need, new research reveals. Roughly one in three stroke victims have depression. But about two-thirds of those received no mental health treatment. PatientsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests. The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effectsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While humans typically use their sight to orient themselves, dogs navigate the world by combining their sense of smell with their vision. So claims a new study that found dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It may not be long before highly sensitive scans might spot Parkinson’s disease in its early stages, researchers report. A disease of the brain that is characterized by shaking hands, Parkinson’s is a condition that worsens over time, compromising a person’s ability toContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even moderate drinking may be related to higher iron levels in the brain — a potentially risky situation for memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 21,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who drank as little asContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For thousands of years, people have used meditation to help diminish their pain – but how the process works has always seemed rather mysterious. Today, advanced brain scan technology has revealed how this ancient practice alters brain function and provides pain relief toContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of older adults try to manage an underactive thyroid gland with daily medication, but a new study suggests they may still be vulnerable to developing dementia as they age. Researchers found that among over 15,000 older Taiwanese adults, those who’d been treatedContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A drug in development as a cancer therapy may also help the body regenerate damaged nerves after spinal injuries, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom report that they used cell and animal models to show thatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Memory loss is a common symptom after a stroke, but there’s hope for some that those memories could return. A new study from Norway examined 86 patients with relatively mild strokes and found many had improved mental functioning after 12 weeks. “Our studyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Award-winning actor Brad Pitt believes he suffers from a rare condition that interferes with his ability to recognize people’s faces. In a new interview with GQ magazine, Pitt said that he thinks he has prosopagnosia, an extremely rare neurological condition that makes itContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The concept of “hangry” helps sell candy bars, and it’s a convenient excuse to snap at someone when you’re in a foul mood. But is hangry — being angry when you’re hungry — a real thing? Do people really become more irritable whenContinue Reading