Association of Joint Pain and Depressive Symptoms with Accelerated Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
Older adults exhibiting symptoms of depression coupled with moderate to severe joint pain are likely to experience an accelerated decline in cognitive functions, particularly memory. This finding emerges from a…
Scientists Uncover Swiftest Natural Carbon Dioxide Increase in the Past 50,000 Years
According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have identified the fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rises over the past 50,000…
A Delicious and Nutritious Fruit Snack Choice for Health
When considering a healthy fruit snack for your child's lunchbox or your afternoon treat, choosing wisely based on nutritional guidelines is essential. Recent research conducted by food scientists at the…
Blood Markers: Detecting Rare Forms of Dementia, ALS, and PSP
In a recent study involving 991 adults, researchers at DZNE have demonstrated the potential of blood testing to identify common forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), as well as the neurological…
Early Life Experiences’ Role in Racial Disparities in Cognitive Development: Insights from Yale News
Negative early life experiences, such as attending segregated schools, significantly contribute to cognitive decline and disparities between older Black and white Americans, according to a recent study led by researchers…
Optimizing Built Environments for Enhanced Athletic Performance
Sports science has grown significantly in recent years, focusing extensively on strategies to optimise athletic performance. However, achieving this goal remains a formidable challenge due to the multifaceted factors influencing…
Exploring the Connection Between Refined Carbohydrate Consumption and Perceived Facial Attractiveness
In a groundbreaking study, Visine and colleagues from the University of Montpellier, France, investigated the relationship between refined carbohydrate consumption and perceived facial attractiveness. Their findings, reported in the open-access…
Understanding the Link Between High-Fat Diets and Alzheimer’s Disease: Researchers Uncover Mechanism
Researchers at the University Rovira i Virgili (URV) have identified the mechanism connecting a diet rich in saturated fats with Alzheimer’s disease. Led by Mònica Bulló, a professor at the…
Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults
The University of Toronto's recent study, a comprehensive exploration of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in Canada, has just been published.…
Discrimination: A Catalyst for Accelerated Ageing
A recent study by NYU School of Global Public Health researchers sheds light on how discrimination may hasten biological ageing processes. Published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity-Health, the…
Beyond Toxicity: Lactate Emerges as a Major Body Fuel Post Carbohydrate Consumption
Robert Leija's journey from high school athlete to kinesiology student at Fresno State and now a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, has been marked by a transformative…
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Heart Risks and Mortality in Obese Patients with Sleep Apnea: Cleveland Clinic Study
Ali Aminian, M.D., director of Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric & Metabolic Institute and primary investigator of the MOSAIC study, highlighted that weight loss achieved through bariatric surgery significantly correlates with a…
High Prevalence of Eating Disorder Symptoms Among Individuals with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
A recent meta-analysis conducted at the University of Eastern Finland reveals that one in four patients aged 16 years and older with insulin-dependent diabetes exhibits symptoms indicative of eating disorders.…
Maternal Inheritance Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent investigation led by researchers from Mass General Brigham underscores the impact of parental inheritance on the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study, involving 4,400 cognitively unimpaired adults aged…
Airplane Noise: A Potential Contributor to Chronic Disease Risk
A recent study has uncovered a correlation between increased exposure to aircraft noise and higher body mass index (BMI), serving as an indicator for obesity and a precursor to conditions…
Embracing Snakes: Exploring a High-Protein Superfood
Research conducted by Honorary Research Fellow Dr Daniel Natusch from Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences, in collaboration with scientists from several international institutions, sheds light on the remarkable efficiency…