Search Result For: aging

A woman jumping rope as a form of aerobic exercise in a field

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Aerobic exercise may prevent ‘brain fog’ after chemotherapy for breast cancer

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, who also began an aerobic exercise program at the same time, reported significant improvements in both cognitive function and quality of life.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Acupuncture can help relieve sciatica pain, new evidence confirms

Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica, a common condition in which the sciatic nerve becomes compressed.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide drugs may help keep Alzheimer's at bay

People with type 2 diabetes who use semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy appear to have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, new evidence shows.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Low-carb diet may eliminate need for drugs in type 2 diabetes

Adults with mild type 2 diabetes might improve their insulin sensitivity by following a low-carb diet, thus potentially eliminating the need for medication, a new study suggests.

A man sleeps in bed with arms above his head

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Sleep problems in 30s and 40s may add extra years to your brain age

Sleep quality issues in early middle-age are associated with accelerated brain aging and cognitive problems later in life, according to new research.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Parkinson’s, ADHD tied to genes that affect brain volume

Certain genes influence the volume of key brain regions, which, in turn, could play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease and ADHD, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a pro-oxidant supplement help slow down prostate cancer progression?

A precursor of vitamin K may help slow down prostate cancer progression, a recent study conducted in mouse models of suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Early-life vitamin D deficiency may lead to autoimmune conditions

Vitamin D deficiency in early life may contribute to biological processes that raise the risk of autoimmune conditions, including type 1 diabetes, a study in mice has shown.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can just 30 minutes of exercise help prevent type 2 diabetes?

Even occasional rounds of 30-minute exercise could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as help people with this condition better maintain blood sugar control, a new study suggests.

The shadow of a runner doing a standing quad stretch and looking at their smart watch

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Ability to balance on one leg could predict neuromuscular aging, study suggests

A person’s ability to balance on one leg may be a reliable indicator of neuromuscular aging, a new study has found.