Category: Health News
Early L-Dopa Administration for Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia Harmful
Age-related cognitive decline and dementia are serious public health issues with devastating consequences for individuals, caregivers, and healthcare services. The current global cost of dementia is approximately one trillion …
Association of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol with Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the ASPREE Cohort Study
Contrary to the common belief that HDL cholesterol is beneficial, recent research indicates a potential risk of dementia in elderly individuals with high HDL levels. The Good Cholesterol? HDL …
Do You Want to Avoid Dementia? Why Quitting Alcohol After 65 – Or Even Sooner – Might Be Key
Despite common beliefs about moderate drinking, no level of alcohol is safe for the brain, particularly for those over 65. This article examines why abstaining from alcohol is key …Smoking Linked to Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS, Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders like Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Depression
Smoking is one of the major risk factors for several chronic diseases and despite efforts to address the habit, the numbers keep going up. Generally, it increases the risk …
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Linked to 53% Higher Mortality Risk Compared to NASH
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is the excessive build-up of lipid cells in the liver associated with metabolic dysfunction but not necessarily caused by alcohol. It is the most common …
Low Testosterone Levels in Men May Be Attributed to the Impact of Difficult Childhood Experiences and Early Life Stress
According to a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, men’s testosterone levels are largely determined by the environment in which they grow up as children. A study by …Scientists Discover miR-205 MicroRNA May Reverse Hair Loss by Reviving Stem Cells
Researchers have found a solution to prevent hair loss and even stimulate hair growth by targeting hair stem cells. The study was conducted on mice, and further research will …
University of West Ontario: Exercise Better Than Coffee for Memory
According to new research, 20 minutes of fast walking is better for improving working memory than drinking coffee. In fact, exercising would be equally effective without the side effects …