At Least 10 Pesticides Could Have Links to Parkinson’s
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they’ve identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder.Pesticide exposure has long been associ…
Learn MoreBlood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests.High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher…
Learn MoreVinculan un desengrasante con unas probabilidades más altas de enfermedad de Parkinson
MIÉRCOLES, 17 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un compuesto que se utiliza para desengrasar las partes industriales, que también se utilizó como anestesia quirúrgica hasta la década de los 1970, podría aumentar el riesgo de enfermedad de Parkinson,…
Learn MoreAnother Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson’s
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease.The study, of nearly 99,000 French women, found that those who wer…
Learn MoreDegreasing Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson’s Disease
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A chemical used to degrease industrial parts that was also used as a surgical anesthetic until the 1970s may increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.Their new study found that two years…
Learn MoreA Gene Shielded One Man From Alzheimer’s for Decades. Scientists Are Figuring Out How It Works
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer’s, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease.Based on his family’…
Learn MoreLooking for Inspiration? A Short Nap Might Help
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something.But timing is key, they say.“We found a strong effec…
Learn MoreLess Slow-Wave Sleep, Severe OSA Linked to White Matter Abnormalities
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who spend less time in slow-wave sleep have a higher burden of white matter abnormalities, according to a study published online May 10 in Neurology.Diego Z. Carv…
Learn MoreEl sueño profundo podría proteger de la pérdida de memoria vinculada con el Alzheimer
VIERNES, 5 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dormir bien de noche es una parte importante del bienestar por muchos motivos, y una nueva investigación sugiere que el sueño profundo podría incluso proteger contra la pérdida de la memoria vinculada con…
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