Diabetes and prediabetes are both associated with a widened gap between brain age and chronological age, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.1 Diabetes, Prediabetes Linked to Older Brain Age / jolygon – stock.adobe.com The results also indicated that healthy lifestyle factors, including not smoking, limited drinking, and high physical activity, can help…
Day 2 of confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the country’s next health secretary kicked off with heated discussions about the safety of vaccinations, chronic illnesses and Covid-19. Here is a running list of key health claims, fact-checked by our reporters. Read Wednesday’s fact-check, and take a deeper look at Mr. Kennedy’s…
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy, particularly in the United States, where it remains lower than in many other industrialised nations that spend less on healthcare. But with data suggesting 79 per cent of American adults aged 60 and older have two or more chronic illnesses – such as diabetes,…
Utah is the U.S. state with the healthiest diet, according to a recent report—closely followed by Colorado, Washington, Minnesota and Vermont. A report by product life cycle management company Trace One gave each state a “Healthy Diet Index” based on nine factors. These included how many of the state’s adults ate fruit on a daily…
Statement of principal findings This study aimed to identify the factors associated with healthy lifestyle behaviors in older adults with diabetes, adopting a socioecological model as a theoretical framework. The study demonstrated significant disparities in the health profiles of the five lifestyles: sleep, diet, physical activity, drinking, and smoking. Notably, sleep emerged as a major…
Prediabetes refers to the condition where a person has a higher-than-normal level of blood sugar. While the level may not be considered for type 2 diabetes, with the wrong diet and lifestyle, it can lead to diabetes and other health complications. Hence, when someone is diagnosed to be prediabetic, it is essential to make healthy…
If you’re among the millions of Americans who made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, exercise or eat better, here’s one more reason to stick with it: Doing so can protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And habits like smoking, poor diet and a sedentary…
New research reveals how simple lifestyle changes can mitigate the dual threat of cardiometabolic diseases and air pollution on cognitive health. Study: Association between air pollution and lifestyle with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases. Image Credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal…
A coffee drinking habit has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and overall better health. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – ByGeorge Washington University Newswise – WASHINGTON – A coffee drinking habit has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and overall better health. Now,…
One of the most amazing experiences in life is pregnancy; it is a time of wonder, excitement and awe-inspiring connection that deepens as a new life develops inside of a woman. Pregnancy develops with all the love and fortitude required to raise a new soul, from the initial glimmer of hope to the heart-pounding excitement…