Could a drug commonly prescribed to older adults accelerate bone loss?
Share on PinterestCould a commonly prescribed thyroid drug lead to bone loss? Image credit. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images. Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United…
Dementia: Blood pressure, cholesterol drugs linked to lower risk
Share on PinterestWhich cardiovascular drugs may help prevent, and which may increase the risk of dementia? Image credit: VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy. Dementia prevention is a critical area of…
Men at risk of heart disease may face cognitive decline 10 years early
Share on PinterestNew research links heart disease and obesity as factors for earlier cognitive decline in men. Maskot/Getty Images Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity,…
Dementia: High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk
Share on PinterestMaintaining cardiorespiratory fitness could help lower the risk of dementia even in those who have higher genetic risk for it. Image credit: Justin Paget/Getty Images….
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: Do they lead to muscle mass loss?
Share on PinterestHow can you preserve muscle mass if you are using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss? Top experts weigh in. Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy. The development…
Dementia: Type 2 diagnosis before age 50 may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have linked an earlier diabetes diagnosis to increased dementia risk. Halfpoint/Getty Images Previous research shows that more adults are developing type 2 diabetes before…
Cocoa drink may relieve stress, protect against impact of fatty foods
Share on PinterestCocoa drinks may help relieve stress while offsetting the negative impact of fatty foods that many of us turn to when stressed. Image credit: Grace…
Longevity: Daily walks could add years to your life
Share on PinterestTaking a walk every day could add years to your life, a new study suggests. Image credit: Synchro Shoot/Stocksy. If Americans over 40 walked as…
All types of regular physical activity help keep the brain young
Share on PinterestStaying active on a daily basis helps keep the brain young, a recent study shows. Image credit: Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images. Physical activity of any kind…
Menopause: Hormone therapy unlikely to affect cognitive function
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that short-term hormone therapy for menopause symptoms does not have long-term cognitive effects. Laura Olivas/Getty Images Menopause involves distinct changes in hormone…