Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Menopause is famous for triggering hot flashes and mood swings, but one embarrassing side effect of a woman’s drop in estrogen levels is lesser known — urinary urge incontinence.Now, a new study suggests that a…
Learn MoreLas dietas con mucha comida ‘ultraprocesada’ podrían dañar al cerebro
JUEVES, 28 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Comer mucha comida ultraprocesada podría aumentar de forma dramática el riesgo de demencia, según un nuevo estudio de investigadores de China.La comida ultraprocesada es rica en azúcar, grasa y sal, pero…
Learn MoreHRQoL on the Decline Preceding Initiation of Dialysis for Seniors
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older patients with kidney failure have a decline in health-related quality of life before initiation of dialysis, which stabilizes thereafter, according to a study published online July 28 in the Clinical J…
Learn MoreGreater Abdominal Aortic Calcification Ups Dementia Risk in Older Women
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 in The Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific.
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Learn MoreSeizures in Young Stroke Survivors Double Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The onset of seizures in young stroke survivors is associated with more than a doubled risk for developing dementia, according to a study published July 26 in Neurology.
Alain Lekoubou, M.D., from Penn Sta…
Learn MoreRapid Loss of Smell May Be Alzheimer’s Precursor
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could the future of dementia screening include a test of a person’s sense of smell? It may, suggests a new study that found the decline in a person’s sense of smell could predict their loss of mental function …
Learn MoreEven Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers.A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead…
Learn MoreDiets Heavy in ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Could Harm the Brain
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China.Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in prote…
Learn MoreExercise, Chores, Social Visits Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercise, household-related activity, and social visits are associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 27 in Neurology.
Jianwei Zhu, M.D., Ph.D., from Sichuan…
Learn MoreUltraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online July 27 in Neurology.Huiping Li, Ph.D., from Tianjin Medical …
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