New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
Guideline Highlights:
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg),…
Could Bottling Up Stress Fuel Cognitive Decline?
(© nuiiko – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Older Chinese Americans who tend to keep stress, hopelessness, and self-doubt…
This Exercise Type May Reduce Dementia Risk By 88%
Exercise is not only a great way to fight back against sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), but it has…
This One Surprising Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 88 Percent, Study Finds
This One Surprising Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 88 Percent, Study Finds originally appeared on Men’s Fitness. If…
Lithium Supplement Reverses Memory Loss in Mice
Amyloid plaques trap lithium Yankner’s team tested mice by severely reducing lithium in their diets. It’s found in…
Dementia Often Goes Undiagnosed for Over 3 Years
Key Questions Answered: Q: How long does it typically take to diagnose dementia?A: On average, 3.5 years from…
Food stamps can help slow brain decline as you age: study
The federally funded food stamp program is really delivering for brain health, a new study finds. Over 41…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Are GLP-1s or metformin linked to lower dementia risk?
Share on PinterestGLP-1 agonists vs metformin: Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest dementia risk? Image credit:…
GLP-1 RAs Protective Against Stroke, Neurodegeneration?
TOPLINE: Use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, was associated with a…