Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eating a handful of nuts each day may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. MirageC · Moment/Getty Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. While researchers found that higher nut consumption […]
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Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Suspected Overdose
Share on PinterestHayden Panettiere attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s film “Blonde” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 13, 2022, in Hollywood, CA. Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Hayden Panettiere, star of “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died at age 36 on August 16. A 911 call referenced a possible overdose, but Panettiere’s official cause of […]
Read MoreCardiometabolic factors and risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes in England: a large retrospective cohort study
Introduction People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have a higher dementia risk. Cardiometabolic factors may influence dementia development, but long-term links among people with T2D remain unclear. Prior studies show mixed findings and have not considered how the time before dementia diagnosis at which cardiometabolic factors are measured affects their association with dementia risk. Methods […]
Read MoreProteinmaxxing, Sleepmaxxing, Fertilitymaxxing: Benefits and Risks
Share on Pinterest“Maxxing” trends are growing in popularity on social media, but experts say many of these health hacks can be ineffective or even pose health risks. Olga Rolenko · Moment “Maxxing” trends aim to optimize specific aspects of health, with popular examples including proteinmaxxing, fibermaxxing, sleepmaxxing, and fertilitymaxxing. Some “maxxing” trends may encourage healthy […]
Read MoreAre ‘Poop Pills’ the Future of Peanut Allergy Treatment?
A preliminary study found that “poop pills” — oral fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) — increased tolerance to peanuts in some adults with a peanut allergy. Researchers found similar results in mice, with a certain type of gut bacteria playing a key role. While the findings are promising for future trials, it’s too soon to recommend […]
Read MoreStair Climbing May Reduce Your Risk 39%
Share on PinterestNew research shows that choosing to take the stairs could help reduce your risk of heart disease and early death. baona · E+/Getty A major study has recently found that taking the stairs may help reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The researchers also found that climbing stairs can reduce your […]
Read MoreCommon Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that newer blood thinners may not only protect against strokes but also support brain health in people with Alzheimer’s. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment/Getty Images A study has found that blood thinners called NOACs may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s patients with AFib are prone to brain damage from “silent […]
Read More7 Deaths Reported, Cases Rising on Gulf Coast
Share on PinterestNearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus, known as a “flesh-eating” bacteria, have occurred in parts of Florida and Louisiana. Two people are dead. bactpadamkaz/E+/Getty Images At least 23 cases of a “flesh-eating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, have been reported along the Gulf Coast in parts of Florida and Louisiana. A total of 7 […]
Read MoreGLP-1s Before Bariatric Surgery May Have No Effect
Share on PinterestNew research shows that using a GLP-1 before bariatric surgery may not increase weight loss. coldsnowstorm · E+/Getty A new study found that using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, before bariatric surgery was not associated with greater weight loss 12 months after the procedure. Researchers also found no significant differences in […]
Read More5 Mental Health Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs
Share on PinterestStudies show that GLP-1 medications may have positive effects on mental health. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/Getty GLP-1 medications are associated with a lower risk of worsening anxiety and depression. GLP-1 drugs may help reduce key symptoms of binge eating disorder and “food noise.” Other surprising mental health benefits of GLP-1s include reduced impulsivity […]
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