Category Archives: Health News

Older adults often experience cognitive decline as part of the aging process, and about 10% of those with mild cognitive impairment progress to Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia annually. While certain activities like jigsaw puzzles have been suggested to slow cognitive aging, the extent of their benefits remains uncertain. However, a new Texas A&M ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that acute kidney injury (AKI) is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia. This research, published in the journal Neurology, was conducted by scientists from the Karolinska Institutet along with other collaborators. Acute kidney injury is a sudden and severe decline in kidney function. It is quite common among ...click here to read more

A recent study found that when veterans no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they are at a lower risk for poor diabetes outcomes, especially if they are younger. This research, led by Jeffrey F. Scherrer, Ph.D., from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, was published online on August 13 ...click here to read more

A recent Swedish study suggests that following a healthy diet that reduces inflammation in the body could lower the chances of developing dementia, especially for individuals with heart-related health issues. These diets are often called anti-inflammatory diets. They focus on foods like fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and beans, which are also part of well-known ...click here to read more

A group of health and nutrition experts from the University of Bath and collaborators from the University of Bristol, Teagasc Food Research Center, Oxford University Hospital Trusts, and Maastricht University conducted a study to explore the effects of the ketogenic diet on health. Their findings, published in *Cell Reports Medicine*, suggest that people on a ...click here to read more

A new study from the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health, a public health graduate school at Columbia University, shows that adults with diabetes who follow recommended physical activity guidelines can reduce the risk of dying early, even if they sit for long periods each day. This is the first study to demonstrate that ...click here to read more

A person’s kneecap shape could help predict their risk of osteoarthritis, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Associate Professor Laura Wilson, the lead author, noted that the symptoms for women with knee osteoarthritis were often more severe than men. The reasons for this ...click here to read more

A large study published in BMJ Public Health found that people who cycle or walk to work or school might have better mental and physical health than those who don’t. The research showed the greatest health benefits among cyclists, who had a 47% lower risk of dying from any cause. Active travel, which includes walking ...click here to read more

About 0.5 million people have Parkinson’s disease in the United States, as per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Experts think the actual number might be twice as high. Many people live with Parkinson’s Disease for a while before being diagnosed. Poor sleep quality severely affects the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease and speeds ...click here to read more

A new study by researchers from University College London (UCL) has discovered that risk factors for dementia related to heart health have increased over time, while other factors like smoking and lower levels of education have decreased in importance. The study, which was published in The Lancet Public Health, looked at how these risk factors ...click here to read more

A groundbreaking study has discovered that adults with a history of low back pain can significantly delay the return of their pain by simply walking regularly. This is a crucial finding because low back pain is a widespread issue affecting around 800 million people globally and is a major cause of disability and reduced quality ...click here to read more

An international study has revealed significant findings regarding the risk of arthritis in individuals with psoriasis. So far, the study has included 712 patients, which is 25% of the total studied and has shown a substantial number of them experiencing joint problems. This research, conducted by experts from Oxford University, University College Dublin, and supported ...click here to read more

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the knee joint. While doctors know that physical activity can help ease these symptoms, only about one out of every ten people with knee OA actually exercises regularly. Researchers at the University of South Australia conducted a unique study to understand why people ...click here to read more

Two new studies to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting highlight that narcolepsy is a significant risk factor for adverse cardiac events and cardiovascular disease. The studies reveal that individuals with narcolepsy, compared to those without the condition, face a 77% higher risk of developing any cardiovascular disease and an 82% higher risk ...click here to read more