Use of statins lowered risk of dementia even further in people with low LDL levels People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease related dementia, shows a study published online today in the Journal of Neurology ...
But quality of evidence low and further studies needed to verify the relationship, say researchers Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fibre, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), suggests an analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access ...
Particularly effective in women and middle aged + older adults, pooled data analysis shows Water/aqua aerobics for 10 or more weeks at a time can trim waist size and aid weight loss, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. This type ...
Substantial increase largely due to population ageing, say researchers By 2050, there will be 25.2 million people living with Parkinson’s disease worldwide (a 112% increase from 2021), largely due to population ageing, suggests a modelling study published by The BMJ today. Overall, the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease (all age ...
Aerobic or mix of strength/aerobic/balance/flexibility exercise also effective Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community ...
Athletes with disabilities and those in team sports most at risk, survey reveals Nearly 1 in 5 college athletes reports some form of abusive supervision—defined as sustained hostile verbal and non-verbal behaviours—by their coaches, reveals an analysis of survey responses, involving National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes, and published online ...
Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective properties of nutrients found in fish may be key Findings underscore potential importance of diet in managing MS, say researchers A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population based study, published ...
Vitamin D most common ‘missing’ micronutrient; women at greater risk of ‘hidden hunger’ Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the ...
But effects so small, it can’t be relied on alone to shed the pounds, warns author Regular physical activity + healthy diet still key to slimming down and staying that way Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism—the rate at which the body uses ...
Although rare, condition can be life threatening, even in absence of various risk factors Basking too long in a sauna may put bathers at risk of heat stroke, particularly if they haven’t drunk enough water beforehand, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a woman whose condition required ...
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