Heavy cannabis use may affect working memory
Share on PinterestHeavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis…
Diabetes: Sugary drinks heighten risk by changing gut microbiome
Share on PinterestDrinking soda could lead to type 2 diabetes by affecting the gut microbiome. Image credit: Dobránska Renáta/Stocksy. Decades of evidence show that regularly consuming soda…
What vitamin deficiencies may explain ‘hidden hunger’ with diabetes?
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between micronutrient deficiency and the hidden hunger associated with diabetes. Dmytro Betsenko/Getty Images Eating a healthy diet plays a large…
Brain health: Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity
Share on PinterestResearch in a Latino/Hispanic cohort shows how a Mediterranean diet improves brain health. Irina Ozhigova/Stocksy The Mediterranean diet is widely known for its heart health…
Alzheimer’s: Taking longer to fall into REM sleep may be an early sign
Share on PinterestScientists have discovered a link between REM sleep and risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Vera Vita/Getty Images Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias are complex disorders…
Cognitive decline: Controlling blood pressure could lower risk
Share on PinterestNew research confirms that keeping blood pressure in check could help lower cognitive decline risk as we age. Image credit: Oscar Wong/Getty Images. Intensive blood…
Muscle loss with Ozempic: Key protein may help maintain muscle mass
Share on PinterestScientists have found a protein that may aid GLP-1 users in maintaining their muscle mass. Bloomberg/Getty Images One big area of concern for users of…
Type 2 diabetes reversed by calorie restriction, dapagliflozin combo
Share on PinterestAn SGLT-2 inhibitor drug plus a moderately calorie-restrictive diet may be the best approach for achieving diabetes remission. Image credit: Xvision/Getty Images. About 828 million…
Aging: 150 minutes of exercise may help reduce death risk by 31%
Share on PinterestResearch shows that regular exercise can reduce all-cause mortality. Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A physically active lifestyle late in life is linked to aging well. A…
Could ADHD contribute to a shorter lifespan?
Share on PinterestADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and…