Search Result For: cognitive function

An older woman stretching outside in nature

Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31

Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared to a week with no appreciable physical activity.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 15:31

FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.

ginger-haired woman in blue pyjamas waking up in a double bed

Date: 2025/01/25 - 11:00

How a good night's sleep may help us restrict bad memories

Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

President Trump seated at a desk in the White House

Date: 2025/01/24 - 02:32

Health Agency Reports from CDC, FDA, and NIH Halted by Trump Officials

The Trump administration ordered an immediate pause on public communications from federal health agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it expects the pause to be temporary.

Aperson having breakfast with boiled eggs, sourdough bread, tea, and various other items early in the morning.

Date: 2025/01/23 - 22:31

Could intermittent fasting earlier in the day help reduce more abdominal fat?

Following an "early" time-restricted intermittent fasting pattern is more beneficial for improved blood sugar regulation, and reducing the amount of abdominal fat just under the skin, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 21:00

Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

human silhouettes in swimming pool, seen from above

Date: 2025/01/22 - 20:31

Why are older women predisposed to osteoarthritis?

A drop in estradiol and progesterone levels after menopause could increase cartilage aging and degeneration, leading to osteoarthritis, a study in mice suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 19:00

Can antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals help lower dementia risk?

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, a new systematic review suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 00:32

GLP-1 Drugs Benefit Brain and Heart Health, but May Cause Kidney, GI Issues

A large study published in Nature Medicine reviewed the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro on 175 different health outcomes. The findings show benefits for brain and heart health, but risks of developing gastrointestinal, kidney, and pancreatic issues.

A person holding a GLP-1 medication in the form of an injection

Date: 2025/01/21 - 20:31

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues

A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.