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Controlling high blood pressure later in life slashes the risk of dementia, according to a study in the European Heart Journal. While other trials have investigated the health benefits of lowering high blood pressure, not many have looked at its role in dementia. This global study involved more than 28,000Read
Eat more fiber — patients with irritable bowel disease (IBD) hear it all the time from well-meaning experts. But what if that advice is wrong, or even harmful? According to a new study in Gastroenterology, certain types of fiber can cause inflammation in people with IBD, actually making symptoms worse.Read
There is a new link between the gut-brain axis — and it appears to fuel our desire for fatty foods. In a new study published in Nature, scientists at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute discovered that fat entering the intestines of mice triggers a signal. This signal — conducted along nerves to theRead
Taking a cold-water swim may reduce “bad” body fat in men and lower the odds developing diabetes, according to a major scientific review published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Circumpolar Health. The analysis included 104 studies and was conducted at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway and theRead
Archeologists have unearthed areas of mercury pollution beneath the soil where ancient Maya civilizations lived — the pollution is so heavy that it poses a potential health hazard even today. According to a review article in Frontiers in Environmental Science, mercury pollution can be traced back to the Maya ofRead
Scientists have discovered a food pairing that just might add years to your life. According to a large prospective cohort study in Nutrients, long-term consumption of mushrooms and algae reduces all-cause mortality among older adults. Previous observational studies have linked higher intakes of mushrooms and algae with lower risks of cancer,Read
Chronic disease in the United States, already highly prevalent, is expected to worsen over the next several decades among all age groups. Chronic diseases are ongoing, generally incurable illnesses or conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes. These diseases are often preventable, and frequently manageable through early detection,Read
A new study published in Chinese Medical Journal points to two new possible contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation. Typically associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, NAFLD is characterized as a metabolic disease. NAFLD can progress into Nonalcoholic steatohepatitisRead
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) helps combat fatigue, says a new meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. Several clinical studies have suggested that fatigue can be reduced by antioxidant supplementation, and CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant. But the actual data on this topic has been sparse to date. This is why researchersRead
A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine makes a strong case for muscle-strengthening activities. According to the research team, who investigated data from adults in England, Scotland, Japan, Australia, and the U.S., performing muscle-strengthening exercises every week for 30–60 minutes per week is associated with a 10–20Read
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