Coffee is a necessary energy boost for many of us every morning. But should we worry when a few cups aren’t enough? Recent research suggests that chronic high coffee consumption may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart rate, which increases the risk of heart disease. According to the latest […]
Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Babies born with a defective gene vital for well brain development, SYNGAP1, experience seizures, sensory processing disorders, speech difficulties, intellectual disabilities and autism-like behaviors. It’s a condition for which there is no cure that is challenging for both parents and children, said Gavin Rumbaugh, Ph.D., a neurobiologist at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for […]
Every disease is shaped by a genetic component, as well as environmental factors such as air pollution, climate, and socioeconomic status. However, the extent to which genetics or environment play a role in disease risk -; and how much of each can be attributed -; is not well understood. As a result, the actions individuals […]
Excess body weight increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, but studies have shown that it is not always just the total body weight that matters, but also the body composition. Scientists have found that people who store fat around their abdomen and arms have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease compared to […]
In a recent study published in JAMA network openResearchers examined the association between hormone therapy (HMT) used to treat breast cancer and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) (a group of cognitive disorders that cause memory loss and impaired thinking) in women aged 65 and older. Test: Alzheimer’s disease and related […]
In a recent review published in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaResearchers have examined sex-related and sex-specific factors of resilience and resistance in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Test: Gender Differences in Cognitive Resilience to Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. Photo source: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com Background Gender and sex play a key role in defining protective and risk factors for AD. […]
A recent study found that anxiety can double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in adults over the age of 50. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the lives of almost 10 million people around the world. It is a progressive disorder caused by the death or damage of nerve cells in the […]
Health officials in Los Angeles County, California, have issued a warning after the county saw a “concerning” raise in mpox cases over the past two weeks. There were ten fresh cases reported over the last two weeks, which is a noticeable raise from the previous average of less than two cases per week. In response […]
