Fresh guidelines for stroke prevention released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) have recommended the use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to lower the risk of stroke. The recommendations, updated after a decade, for the first time, talk about the potential…
Are you eating enough vegetables? You are in the minority if you are, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The bureau’s National Health Survey says only 6.5 per cent of Australians are eating their daily recommended dose of five serves per day, with most eating fewer than two serves and ultra-processed foods taking up…
Dr Tim Spector has highlighted a concerning connection between mental health and gut health. In an episode of Diary Of A CEO, the health expert, frequently seen on ITV’s This Morning, discussed how understanding your gut microbiome could be crucial in combating depression and disease. Speaking to podcast host Steven Bartlett, Dr Spector suggested that…
Hello, wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin, and I’m here to share this week’s tips for leading your happiest, healthiest life. The cooler temperatures mean it’s finally safe to take your exercise routine outside. Experts spoke to Yahoo Life about their favorite fall workouts, from meditative outdoor yoga to hitting the hiking trails, and all…
Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new study found. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet combines elements from the traditional Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH diet, which focuses on reducing…
After his grandmother died of complications related to dementia, Dr. Jake Goodman vowed to learn everything he could about the debilitating condition. “Dementia sucks,” Goodman, a psychiatry resident physician in Miami, declared in a TikTok last month. “Now that I’m in my final year of psychiatry training, I have treated countless people with dementia —…