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Older people with this trait may be lowering their risk of dementia: study

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Older people with this trait may be lowering their risk of dementia: study

Let’s get quizzical! More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. Several lifestyle changes can lower dementia risk, including a healthy diet, exercise, social interaction, blood pressure management and adequate sleep. More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com … Read more

I’m a cancer dietitian — this is my favorite food for lowering cancer risk

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I’m a cancer dietitian — this is my favorite food for lowering cancer risk

Call it pear pressure. Nichole Andrews, a cancer dietitian based in Washington, is encouraging her 178,700 TikTok followers to embrace the bell-shaped fruit because it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants and nutrients and has been shown to help maintain blood sugar levels. Andrews went so far as to declare pears her “favorite food that reduces cancer … Read more

Ozempic better than insulin in lowering the risk of certain cancers: study

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Ozempic better than insulin in lowering the risk of certain cancers: study

Type 2 diabetes patients can significantly lower their risk for 10 obesity-related cancers if they take Ozempic instead of insulin to manage the disease, new research finds. The study included 1.65 million people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed insulin, metformin or an Ozempic-like drug between March 2005 and November 2018. Type 2 diabetes … Read more

These diets are best for lowering risk of diseases and cancer: study

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These diets are best for lowering risk of diseases and cancer: study

Turns out, vegan and vegetarian diets are un-beet-able when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, new research has found. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of Bologna in Italy, and his colleagues reviewed 48 papers published between January 2000 and June 2023 that investigated the link between plant-based diets, cardiovascular … Read more

Here are the best exercises for lowering blood pressure: new study

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Here are the best exercises for lowering blood pressure: new study

Don’t move a muscle. There’s plenty of medical advice on how to lower your blood pressure — exercise is right at the top of the list, along with a healthy diet, losing weight and quitting smoking. But new research reveals which types of exercise might be most effective — and it’s probably not what you think. … Read more

First babies made with ‘sperm robot’ are born, potentially lowering IVF costs

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First babies made with ‘sperm robot’ are born, potentially lowering IVF costs

The first babies ever made with a sperm-injecting robot reportedly were born thanks to a cutting-edge procedure that experts say could lower the cost of IVF by thousands of dollars. Engineers used a robotic needle to insert sperm cells into eggs at the New Hope Fertility Center in New York City — resulting in two … Read more