Alzheimer’s: Not enough time in 2 deep sleep stages may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between sleep phases, changes in the brain, and Alzheimer’s risk. pocketlight/Getty Images Earlier studies have identified a relationship between sleep…
Dementia: AFib increases risk by 21%
Share on PinterestAFib can increase dementia risk by 21%, new evidence from Spain indicates. Image credit: Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images. Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia, and experts…
Dementia: Low cholesterol, statin treatment may lower risk
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that cholesterol could play a key role in dementia risk. Image credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images. Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and…
‘Weekend warrior’: Can exercising twice a week boost health span?
Share on PinterestExercising only at weekends is still connected with a longer health span, research suggets. Image credit: Berena Alvarez/Stocksy. Everyone knows that exercise plays an important…
Weight loss: Intermittent fasting may be more efficient than dieting
Share on PinterestAn intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective at promoting weight loss than calorie restriction. Image credit: Dmytro Betsenko/Getty Images. Over the past few years,…
Depression: Do high-salt diets play a role?
Share on PinterestHigh-salt diets may contribute to depression risk, a new study in mice suggests. Design by MNT; Photography by UniversalImagesGroup/Getty Images. The link between diet and…
Dementia and ADHD: Higher brain iron may explain increased risk
Share on PinterestResearch has found a link between ADHD, iron in the brain, and dementia risk. Tetra Images/Getty Images Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most commonly…
Very low-calorie ketogenic diet may help reverse biological aging
Share on PinterestA low-calorie keto diet may help turn back the biological clock. Image credit: Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images. A new study from Spain examined…
Type 2 diabetes: Does it increase pancreatic, colorectal cancer risk?
Share on PinterestRecent research suggests that type 2 diabetes may increase the risk for some cancers typically related to obesity. Image credit: Nata Segueza/Stocksy. As of 2021,…
Healthy aging: One type of dietary pattern may increase chances by 86%
Share on PinterestOur eating patterns can determine how healthy we will be as we age. Ivan Gener/Stocksy People are living longer than ever before, and it is…