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Alzheimer’s risk could rise with high body weight, obesity over time: research

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Alzheimer’s risk could rise with high body weight, obesity over time: research

The first study to evaluate the link between Alzheimer’s disease and body weight found a significant association. Researchers at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discovered that Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers increased 95% faster in people with obesity than in non-obese individuals. The study, which was presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America … Read more

This shot can actually slow the progression of dementia if you already have it: study

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This shot can actually slow the progression of dementia if you already have it: study

Worth a shot? Over 6 million Americans live with dementia, a progressive condition that affects memory, reasoning, judgment and language skills. There is no known cure for dementia, but new research suggests that a common vaccine may help prevent its onset and slow its progression. Dementia affects memory, reasoning, judgment and language skills. Rido – … Read more

Alzheimer’s risk declines sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

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Alzheimer’s risk declines sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

Increasing physical activity in midlife or later may reduce the chances of developing dementia by up to 45%, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health analyzed data from more than 4,300 people in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring, all of whom were dementia-free at the … Read more

NYC takes booby prize as most ‘stressed-out’ city in the world — surprising absolutely no one

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NYC takes booby prize as most ‘stressed-out’ city in the world — surprising absolutely no one

New York was recently crowned the second-best city in the world by Resonancy Consultancy, with experts marvelling at the metropolis’s “cultural economy and massive urban infrastructure projects.” But the Big Apple has now taken out top spot on a far less honorable list: most stressed-out city on the planet. Finance company Remitly examined the cost … Read more

Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research

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Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research

Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn’t seem to rise. Researchers are exploring how various prenatal conditions might affect the risk of autism. … Read more

Too cold out? Shivering can actually help you burn fat

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Too cold out? Shivering can actually help you burn fat

Shiver me thinner! Forget frostbite, high energy bills and frozen pipes — there’s at least one upside to colder weather. When temperatures drop, we burn more calories to maintain our internal temperature, a process known as thermogenesis. Winter weather provides an unlikely opportunity — the ability to burn calories through shivering. luismolinero – stock.adobe.com Our … Read more

California boy, 3, receives first-ever gene therapy for his rare disease: ‘It’s just so exciting’

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California boy, 3, receives first-ever gene therapy for his rare disease: ‘It’s just so exciting’

A California toddler is the first person in the world to receive gene therapy to treat his devastating disease. Three-year-old Oliver Chu was born with a rare, genetic condition called Hunter syndrome. Also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), Hunter syndrome is a disorder where the body cannot break down specific sugar molecules. As … Read more

Simple behavior while pregnant lowers your child’s risk of autism by 30%

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Simple behavior while pregnant lowers your child’s risk of autism by 30%

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interactions. But a groundbreaking umbrella review has found that a simple, affordable habit during pregnancy could drastically reduce the likelihood that your … Read more

This incredibly common bad sleep habit increases your heart disease risk

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This incredibly common bad sleep habit increases your heart disease risk

This news may keep you up at night. New research from Harvard University has found a link between evening light exposure and an increased risk of heart disease. Moreover, the authors claim that even modest amounts of light at night can have serious, long-term consequences. In the small study, brain imaging and satellite measurements were … Read more

These 3 scents can give you an energy boost — without caffeine

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These 3 scents can give you an energy boost — without caffeine

Scent-ational news! Emerging research suggests that smelling certain fragrances can provide a significant cognitive and energy lift, sans caffeine. While caffeine remains the stimulant of choice for those seeking a little extra pep in their step, it is not without its drawbacks. Emerging research suggests that smelling certain scents can provide a significant cognitive and … Read more

Most Americans say people they confide in about own mental health struggles can’t help them cope: research

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Most Americans say people they confide in about own mental health struggles can’t help them cope: research

Two-thirds of Americans who’ve shared their mental health struggles said the person they turned to wasn’t able to help them cope. When life gets overwhelming, nearly half of Americans do what comes naturally: they turn to friends and family for support, a poll of 2,000 adults found. However, 32 percent didn’t get the outcome they … Read more

This company aims to end the need for liver transplants — as thousands die every year on the waitlist

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This company aims to end the need for liver transplants — as thousands die every year on the waitlist

It could be the longest wait they’ll ever know. Over 11,000 liver transplants were performed last year in the US, while thousands more patients remained in limbo. Others dropped off the waitlist because they got too sick — and an estimated 2,000 died waiting. Now, a UK-based biotech company aims to make liver transplants — … Read more

New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

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New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity. The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browned edges also trigger complex chemical reactions in food. When … Read more

Popular birth control is linked to brain tumors in new study — as over 1,000 women sue Pfizer over health risks

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Popular birth control is linked to brain tumors in new study — as over 1,000 women sue Pfizer over health risks

Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, according to a new study that comes as the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. Depo-Provera — the brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) — contains the synthetic progestin hormone, … Read more

70% of people who have a near-death experience make this change — even more than getting a divorce

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70% of people who have a near-death experience make this change — even more than getting a divorce

They were at death’s door and opened a window to a whole new world. About 15% of severely ill patients report enduring a near-death experience (NDE), which may mean having an overwhelming out-of-body sensation, an encounter with a dead loved one, a vision of a bright light, a rapid review of their life’s milestones or … Read more

Exclusive | How my nonverbal autistic son began speaking at age 8 — he’d understood everything for years and had some complaints

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Exclusive | How my nonverbal autistic son began speaking at age 8 — he’d understood everything for years and had some complaints

Nathaniel Schnier had notes — years’ worth of them. Having spent much of his childhood barely able to mutter more than a few words at a time, the young boy began speaking in full sentences at age 8. His first order of business? Setting the record straight. “He had a laundry list of everything that … Read more

Popular vitamin supplement could have unwelcome health impact, researchers warn

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Popular vitamin supplement could have unwelcome health impact, researchers warn

Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight and is also found in animal products, while … Read more

Common condition could be a key risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: study

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Common condition could be a key risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: study

Parkinson’s disease — which can cause tremors, slow movement and stiffness — is believed to affect 1 in every 336 Americans. The exact cause of the neurodegenerative disorder is not known, but it is believed to stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now, three hospitals in Korea are reporting that patients with … Read more

This simple habit means you’re consuming 90,000 more microplastic particles a year

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This simple habit means you’re consuming 90,000 more microplastic particles a year

Here’s some bitter news to sip on. Microplastics are impossible to avoid, lurking in everything from the food you eat and the water you drink to the clothes you wear and the cosmetics you apply. Now, a new study suggests that one everyday habit could flood your body with tens of thousands more of these … Read more