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2025-10-25

Study finds why poor sleep and high blood pressure may increase dementia risk

The ‘glymphatic system’ — the flow of cerebrospinal fluid during sleep to flush out toxins and waste materials from the brain — plays an essential role in keeping the brain healthy. A new study, using MRI scans, found that people with cardiovascular risk factors that impaired the function of the glymphatic system had an increased risk of dementia. The researchers suggest that improving sleep patterns to enhance glymphatic system function and treating cardiovascular risks could both help reduce dementia risk.

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2025-10-24

What exercises are best for knee osteoarthritis? Study offers clues

Osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the joints, is growing increasingly common. Although exercise is a useful lifestyle intervention to ease pain, experts are unsure of the best type of exercise to prescribe. A recent analysis concludes that in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, aerobic exercise is likely the most beneficial.

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2025-10-23

4,000 steps 1 or 2 days a week may help reduce heart disease risk in older women

Past studies show that older women, especially those over the age of 55, have an increased risk of developing heart disease when they enter menopause. Previous research has reported a number of modifiable life changes that people can make to help lower their cardiovascular disease risk, including being more physically active. A new study found that older women who took 4,000 steps on only one or two days during the week reduced their risk for cardiovascular disease and death compared to those who took fewer steps.

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2025-10-22

12 home remedies for stomach pain

Several home remedies can help resolve stomach and abdominal pain, such as drinking water and avoiding spicy foods. If these do not help, over-the-counter and prescription medications are available. Stomach pain, also known as abdominal pain, belly ache, or stomach ache, describes discomfort that a person feels anywhere between their chest and groin. This pain can vary in intensity and affect different areas of the abdomen, such as the stomach, appendix, liver, bowel, and more. Stomach pain can also occur alongside other symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, and nausea. The correct remedy for a person’s stomach pain will depend on its cause. This article looks at 12 of the most popular home remedies for an upset stomach and indigestion.

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2025-10-21

Skipping breakfast may increase hypertension, high blood sugar risk

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of health problems, like high blood pressure, that increase the risk for even worse outcomes, like stroke. Multiple factors can impact metabolic syndrome, and experts are seeking to understand the best strategies for preventing metabolic syndrome. A review and meta-analysis of nine studies found that skipping breakfast was linked to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and its individual components.

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2025-10-20

How to naturally lose weight fast

Many diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claim to ensure rapid weight loss but lack any scientific evidence. People may see better results with lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise.

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2025-10-19

Why statins could help lower dementia risk by up to 80%

There were more than 55 million people around the world living with dementia in 2020. Previous research shows there are a number of risk factors that can increase a person’s risk for dementia, such as high cholesterol. A new study discovered that people with genetic variants that naturally cause them to have lower cholesterol also have a lower risk of dementia. Researchers found that for those without these genetic variants, use of cholesterol-lowering drugs might achieve the same result.

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2025-10-18

Chronic constipation: Kiwi, mineral water may be best for providing relief

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) recently released guidelines for managing chronic constipation. The BDA included 59 recommendation statements that included both food and supplements. Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation.

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2025-10-17

Could 2 common heart drugs help reverse fatty liver disease?

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is the most common chronic liver disease, affecting almost 40% of adults worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to more severe liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, but there are few drugs available to treat the early stages. Now, a study in animal models has found that, in combination, two commonly used heart drugs reverse fat accumulation in the liver. The researchers suggest that, if further research confirms their findings, this may be a promising treatment for MASLD.

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2025-10-16

Quitting smoking even later in life may slow down cognitive decline

While it is normal for people to experience mild cognitive impairment as we age, severe cognitive decline is not a healthy part of aging. Past research shows that making healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, can help decrease a person’s risk of developing severe cognitive decline. A new study found that quitting smoking during midlife or later can still help in slowing down age-related cognitive decline.

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2025-10-15

Certain depression symptoms may affect cardiometabolic disorder risk

Past studies show that depression can increase a person’s risk for several health conditions, including chronic pain and heart disease. A new study has found that different types of depression are correlated with an increased risk of different cardiometabolic diseases. Among these cardiometabolic conditions were type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke.

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2025-10-14

To reverse prediabetes, you don't need to lose fat, just shift it

Individuals with prediabetes, which involves elevated blood glucose (sugar) levels that do not meet the criteria for a diabetes diagnosis, are at a very high risk of progressing to diabetes. Clinical guidelines for delaying and preventing type 2 diabetes in individuals with prediabetes emphasize the importance of weight loss using lifestyle interventions or medications. A recent study showed that lifestyle interventions could lead to the normalization of glucose regulation in the absence of weight loss, and such a reversal of prediabetes was sufficient to reduce future risk of type 2 diabetes. These results suggest that clinical guidelines for type 2 diabetes prevention should also focus on normalizing blood glucose control in addition to achieving weight loss targets.

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