The #1 Avoidable Risk Factor For Early-Onset Dementia
The damage done by this risk factor was particularly striking for early-onset dementia: that which occurs before 65-years-old. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - October 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Alcohol Dementia Source Type: blogs
Alcohol ’ s impact: hangovers and health risks
In July, we all got at least one day off to celebrate a very American holiday, Independence Day. If I were a betting man, I would say that many, if not most of you, participated in at least one of those grand old American pastimes: eating hotdogs or apple pie, barbecuing, going to a baseball
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Alcohol’s impact: hangovers and health risks originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Greg Smith, MD Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Lifestyle Produces a Much Greater Contribution to Human Life Expectancy than a Genetic Risk Score
Since the advent of very large databases of combined human genetic and epidemiological information, the evidence has increasingly leaned to support only a modest effect of genetic variation on human life span variation. Setting aside small populations with rare mutations, lifestyle has a much greater effect on life expectancy than one's genes. Even cases of familial longevity might largely result from transmission of culture, and thus lifestyle choices, rather than transmission of genetic variants.
Today's open access paper reports on data in which both genetic risk and lifestyle risk can be assessed. It is worth no...
Source: Fight Aging! - October 17, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Very Common Drink Linked To Brain Damage — Once Again
The study found thinning in areas of the brain important for memory, language, awareness, consciousness and attention. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Alcohol Source Type: blogs
WHO Report: Tackling Hypertension Could Avert 76M Deaths Globally
Conclusion
Hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer,” isn’t just a mere health term; it’s a pressing global challenge with vast implications.
As the World Health Organization’s report underscores, controlling high blood pressure is more than a matter of personal health. It’s about potentially averting millions of deaths worldwide by 2050.
It’s heartening to see countries like Canada and South Korea lead the charge with effective treatment programs, offering hope and a pathway for others to follow.
Yet, the contrasting statistics on sodium intake and the p...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 26, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
How Could Digital Technology Make An Impact On Primary Care?
I truly hope that very soon I do not have to make an appointment at the GP when I suspect signs of a disease, but my GP will send me a message that she spotted something irregular in my latest test results and my digital health data, so I’d better visit. Let me show you in detail how primary care should be carried out in the future!
Digital health should become an organic part of primary care in the future
I live a fairly healthy life. I use data to improve my lifestyle and to make better decisions by optimising my sleep pattern, my physical, my cognitive or my emotional abilities; and I had several genetic tests....
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Digital Health Research Healthcare Innovation technology wearables GP primary care general practitioner Source Type: blogs
A new approach shifts thought patterns to improve mood
Imagine this … You’re shown a number of words one after another: “lettuce, tomato, green, head, vegetable, cabbage, carrot, food, leaf, salad, hamburger.” Then, you’re shown a different set of words: “thread, needle, shot, nurse, drugs, alcohol, wine, cheese, mouse, cat, dog, bone.” Notice any difference between the two chains of words – or even
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A new approach shifts thought patterns to improve mood originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Moshe Bar, PhD Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Diabetes and liver disease: urgent screening needs highlighted by personal tragedy
The American Diabetes Association recently released screening guidelines for liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Notably, 70 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have liver disease, and the most common form is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Ultimately, this can lead to cirrhosis and cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the rates
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Diabetes and liver disease: urgent screening needs highlighted by personal tragedy originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sarah Bauer, MD Tags: Conditions Diabetes Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, September 4th 2023
In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men.
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Release of Acetylcholine is Necessary for the Aging Brain to Compensate for a Lack of Neurogenesis
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/09/release-of-acetylcholine-is-necessary-for-the-aging-brain-to-compensate-for-a-lack-of-neurogenesis/
Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are created by neural stem c...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 3, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Physical Fitness Correlates with Slower Epigenetic Aging in Newer DNA Methylation Clocks
In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men. (Source: Fight Aging!)
Source: Fight Aging! - August 31, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Unveiling alcohol ’ s health paradox: heart benefits and detrimental effects
Tons of ink have been expended on the health effects, both positive and negative, of alcohol consumption. Beneficial effects on the heart were discussed in the 1990s based on the “French paradox.” A paper published in 1995 noted that there was less ischemic heart disease in France compared to the U.S., despite higher saturated fat
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Unveiling alcohol’s health paradox: heart benefits and detrimental effects originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Edward Hoffer, MD Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Can You Take Creatine If You Have High Blood Pressure?
Conclusion
We’ve journeyed through the multifaceted world of creatine, from its role in boosting athletic performance to its potential therapeutic uses. We’ve also delved into the crucial relationship between creatine and high blood pressure, highlighting the need for caution.
The key takeaway? If you have high blood pressure, consult a healthcare provider before taking creatine. It’s not just a supplement; it’s a substance that interacts with various bodily functions and can have significant implications for your health.
So, before you consider adding creatine to your routine, make t...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 29, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Best Blood Pressure Monitors During Pregnancy
Conclusion
Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s life where health monitoring becomes crucial, and one key aspect that requires regular monitoring is blood pressure.
Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to severe complications, such as preeclampsia, which poses risks to both the mother and the unborn child.
This guide provides comprehensive information on selecting the best blood pressure monitor during pregnancy, considering the vast array of options available in the marketplace.
It highlights the essential features to consider, such as accuracy, ease of use, and additional features like irregu...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 28, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, August 28th 2023
In conclusion, we identified 20 genes with significant evolutionary signals unique to long-lived species, which provided new insight into the lifespan extension of mammals and might bring new strategies to extend human lifespan.
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Trials of Xenotransplantation of Pig Organs into Humans Continue
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/08/trials-of-xenotransplantation-of-pig-organs-into-humans-continue/
Researchers have genetically engineered pigs to overcome the known barriers to transplantation of pig organs into humans, and have reached the stage of conducting transplants i...
Source: Fight Aging! - August 27, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Up Your Game With NIH Kahoot! Quizzes
NIH is now a premium partner with Kahoot! Credit: NIGMS.
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Kahoot! Although we aren’t new Kahoot! gamers, we’ve recently partnered with them to provide you quizzes from across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in a single place. “Reaching young people to teach them about biomedical science and inspire them to pursue careers in science is critically important to ensuring a diverse and vibrant biomedical research enterprise,” says NIGMS Director Jon Lorsch, Ph.D. “Our partnership with Kahoot! expands NIH’s STEM offerings, providing educators with free, in...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 23, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: STEM Education Source Type: blogs
