Sudden cardiac death: Does long-term antidepressant use affect risk?
Share on PinterestPeople who have used antidepressant for at least a year may have a higher risk of higher cardiac death — with some differences depending on…
Sucralose may boost hunger cues in the brain
Share on PinterestSucralose may make us hungrier and more likely to overeat, new research suggests. Image credit: K. Howard/Stocksy. A new study investigated how sucralose, a non-caloric…
Dementia: Shingles vaccine lowers risk by 20%, large dataset suggests
Share on PinterestGetting vaccinated against shingles could help keep dementia at bay. Image credit: Lucas Saugen Photography LLC/Stocksy. Dementia currently affects more than 57 million people worldwide,…
Alzheimer’s: New blood test may show how far disease has progressed
Share on PinterestA new blood test could help doctors diagnose and identify the stage of Alzheimer’s. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images There are currently a few tests, including blood…
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,…