Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, composed of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle struggles responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing loss, … Read more
These simple suggestions may give you peace of mind. 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is projected to grow to 14 million by 2060. In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared her 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of … Read more
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
More vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. expanded its original recall, issued on July 12, to include additional produce sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Aldi and Kroger because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to … Read more
Maybe all that weightlifting hasn’t been in vein. Obesity has long been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease because it can cause inflammation that harms the brain, among other reasons. Now, researchers say that focusing on belly and arm fat can lower your risk of developing these debilitating diseases. “Targeted interventions to reduce [belly] … Read more
Morons have been slammed for risking their lives by lying on railway tracks for photos and playing ‘chicken’ with high-speed trains. A shocking series of CCTV clips have been released showing people coming inches from death on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire. In one incident on July 13 this year, four boys are seen playing … Read more
More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered to be significant dementia risk factors … Read more
Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is part of the herpes family of viruses. It spreads through body fluids like blood, saliva and urine, and it’s usually harmless in healthy people. Around a third … Read more
This could be a wake-up call for people whose sleep habits vary from night to night. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston links very irregular sleep patterns to a 34% greater diabetes risk than steady slumber. “Our findings underscore the importance of consistent sleep patterns as a strategy to reduce Type … Read more
This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that people struggling with poverty are more likely to have higher rates of cancer. … Read more
Lucky 13? Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing 13 things to do to reduce your risk of colon cancer. As The Post has reported, an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in 20- and 30-somethings is alarming health experts. “As a cancer dietitian, I want to educate you on the things that … Read more
Four more years! Prediabetes patients should try to delay the onset of diabetes by at least four years to significantly lower their risk of early death and complications such as heart attack or stroke, a new study finds. With prediabetes, a person’s blood sugar is above average — but not high enough for a Type … Read more
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
Sounds wick-ed dangerous. Trader Joe’s is recalling a popular candle over an “unexpected burn pattern” — said to put buyers at a safety risk. The trendy grocer’s 5.7-ounce, $4 Mango Tangerine scented candle has an issue where “the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame,” the company … Read more
Moderate or vigorous exercise may lower the risk of ALS, a fatal disease, for men but not women, new research finds. The study, published Wednesday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, followed 373,696 Norwegian people for about 27 years. Participants recorded their physical activity, ranging from sedentary to moderate to intense. … Read more
Older adults who experience chronic loneliness face a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called attention last year to a nationwide loneliness and social isolation epidemic, warning that a lack of social connection increases … Read more
He missed his comfort zone. An author who says he lost 42 pounds on Ozempic is sharing the “one risk” that he “didn’t see coming” — the psychological effect. “For the first six months I was taking the drug, I was getting what I wanted — I was losing loads of weight, my back pain … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6. The recalled products include “Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough,” “Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk,” “Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie,” “Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk,” “Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie,” “Panera Oatmeal Raisin with … Read more
When nutritional consultant Lori Shemek tweeted last week that “cancer absolutely hates mushrooms,” she dug up the age-old morel dilemma — can eating mushrooms really help reduce the risk of cancer? Shemek referenced a 2021 Penn State University study that found that people who ate 18 grams of any kind of mushroom — about 1/8 to … Read more