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Diet drinks TRIPLE your risk of stroke and dementia
The Boston University study of almost 4,400 adults suggests diet drinks are more likely to cause strokes and dementia than those full of sugar.
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two older drugs could be 'repurposed' to fight dementia
Conclusion
This early stage experimental research has demonstrated a beneficial neurological effect of trazodone and dibenzoylmethane on mice with diseases mimicking neurodegenerative diseases.
It is important to acknowledge that this is animal research and therefore the drugs might not have the same effect when they are trialled on humans.
That being said, trazodone is already an approved drug for depression and sleep problems and has therefore already passed safety tests. If the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in humans and mice are similar, it is possible trazodone could be used in the future in treating Alzheimer's and...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Older people Neurology Medication Source Type: news
Do Diet Sodas Pose Health Risks?
Study suggests -- but does not prove -- a possible link to stroke, dementia
Source: WebMD Health - April 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Simple steps to help people with dementia lead better lives
Alzheimer's disease has an unusual distinction: It's the illness that Americans fear most -- more than cancer, stroke or heart disease.
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diabetic AND overweight? You’re MORE likely to suffer dementia too
DIABETES is known to cause other health problems including high blood pressure and cholesterol, increasing risk of heart disease and stroke, but it can also trigger dementia if sufferers are overweight.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Prince Philip's Retirement Shocker Isn't All That Shocking
The Duke of Edinburgh plans to retire from his royal duties this autumn, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday morning, ending a night of speculation and worry that the palace was about to share news of far more gravitas.
So yes, at age 95, Prince Philip is retiring. He spent 110 days of the past year attending official royal events, which makes him the fifth-busiest member of the royal family, according to Court Circular listings and as reported by the BBC. And he will continue to support the queen. But as far as making appearances on his own, well, he’s stepping back.
He has no health issues beyond those a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How The GOP's Health Plan Shifts The Burden To Family Caregivers
There are two words missing in the 100-plus pages of the American Health Care Act, which narrowly passed the House on Thursday without a single Democratic vote: “family caregivers.”
It’s a shame, because the trickle-down effects of the bill ― should it pass the Senate ― would swell the ranks of the nation’s 43.5 million unpaid and untrained family members who sacrifice portions of their own lives and livelihoods to spare their loved ones being kicked to the curb.
Many aspects of the Obamacare repeal uniquely target older Americans. But there’s one in particular that threatens to ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blood Thinners May Prevent Dementia With AFib
Even people with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say
Source: WebMD Health - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stroke symptoms: Third of survivors will develop dementia
STROKES happen to someone every five minutes, but there are over a million survivors living in the UK. However many of them will consequently develop dementia.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chocolate Might Lower Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – Looking for an excuse to eat chocolate?
There’s good news out of Harvard University, where researchers say including chocolate in your diet could keep your heart healthy.
A study involving more than 55,000 people in Denmark found that those who ate moderate amounts of chocolate were at a lower risk for being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, dementia and death.
Men who love chocolate will be happier than women about the results of this study. The irregular heartbeat risk went down as much as 20 percent for men who ate...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Chocolate Harvard University Study Source Type: news
Smarty pants? Children with higher IQ at lower risk of dying from THESE diseases
CHILDREN with high IQs live longer and are at lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, cancers caused by smoking, respiratory disease and dementia.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Children with a higher IQ live longer, say scientists
Smarter children are less likely to die from heart disease, stroke, dementia and certain cancers, a University of Edinburgh study has found. They are more likely to not smoke and do more exercise.
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heartburn drugs linked to premature death
Conclusion
This larger set of observational data finds that PPI drugs are associated with an increase in the risk of early death compared with either H2 blockers or no acid suppression drugs. This was the case for participants both with and without gastrointestinal problems.
It also appears as though the longer the PPIs drugs are taken, the greater the risk of death.
Considering that these drugs are widely used in the UK, these findings may cause concern. But the research has a number of important limitations:
The study was conducted in a population of mostly white, older US male veterans, which might limit the ability...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Source Type: news
Snoring link to Alzheimer ’s disease unproven
Conclusion
This relatively large cross-sectional analysis has found a link between certain measures of breathing problems during sleep and poorer cognitive function in middle-aged to older adults.
The strengths of this study include its size and use of a prospective sleep study to assess whether people had sleep apnoea or other problems with breathing during sleep. The use of standard cognitive tests is also a strength.
However, the study does have its limitations:
The study did have mixed findings – while certain measures of problems with breathing during sleep (e.g. oxygen levels) were associated with cognitive outco...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
Leaving 'Stroke Belt' Doesn't Lower Dementia Risk
Study found odds for mental decline still higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
Source: WebMD Health - July 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
