New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
Guideline Highlights:
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg),…
Jeff Bezos’ mom, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, dead at 78 after long battle with dementia
Jeff Bezos announced his mom, Jacklyn “Jackie” Gise Bezos, died at her Miami home on Thursday after a…
Could lithium hold the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease?
Share on PinterestOne unexpected player may turn the tables on Alzheimer’s: lithium. Image credit: Heather Diehl/The Boston Globe…
This Exercise Type May Reduce Dementia Risk By 88%
Exercise is not only a great way to fight back against sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), but it has…
Could Bottling Up Stress Fuel Cognitive Decline?
(© nuiiko – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Older Chinese Americans who tend to keep stress, hopelessness, and self-doubt…
This One Surprising Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 88 Percent, Study Finds
This One Surprising Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 88 Percent, Study Finds originally appeared on Men’s Fitness. If…
Lithium Supplement Reverses Memory Loss in Mice
Amyloid plaques trap lithium Yankner’s team tested mice by severely reducing lithium in their diets. It’s found in…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
New research unveils vast influence of B vitamins on health and disease
Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from…
Dementia Often Goes Undiagnosed for Over 3 Years
Key Questions Answered: Q: How long does it typically take to diagnose dementia?A: On average, 3.5 years from…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Are GLP-1s or metformin linked to lower dementia risk?
Share on PinterestGLP-1 agonists vs metformin: Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest dementia risk? Image credit:…