Sleep Apnea
Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Single enzyme failure found to drive neuron loss in dementia
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich and the LMU University Hospital Munich uncovered a mechanism that protects nerve cells from premature cell death, known as ferroptosis. The study provides the first molecular […]
Diabetes
People with diabetes face higher risk of sudden cardiac death
The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal. The increase in risk is especially […]
Diabetes
How diabetes affects your eyes
While eye care and regular eye exams are important for everyone, they’re particularly vital for people with diabetes.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Poor kidney health linked to higher levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers in blood
People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Weight & Obesity
One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans
A new study, published in JMIR Formative Research, has found that people who answered a brief quiz to determine their “eating profile” were more likely to stick with their program and stay committed to their […]
Diabetes
How mouth health affects diabetes, and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that often […]
Diabetes
Diabetes drugs may help older adults slow frailty
A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors—such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga)—or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists—such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and liraglutide […]
Weight & Obesity
Family grocery purchases improved when online grocery carts were preloaded with healthy ingredients
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool for improving the diets of families with young kids at risk for obesity.This article was […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia, study finds
How much physical activity—and how often—is needed to help stall dementia? For older adults with mild cognitive decline, there is now an answer: at least 20 minutes, at least twice weekly.This article was originally published […]