Magnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. We need adequate amounts of magnesium for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular ...
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Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, according to a new report led by UCL researchers.
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The potato is small enough to fit inside a person's hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes—particularly the skins—are ...
Aug 9, 2024
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People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in ...
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Data has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mortality rates and shorter life expectancies than women across most causes of death.
Aug 2, 2024
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Investigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)—prescription medications sold under ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve ...
Aug 6, 2024
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A team of medical researchers from Universidad de Las Américas, in Ecuador, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, in Spain and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in the U.S., has found evidence ...
Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating. But, like other neurological conditions, ...
Jul 23, 2024
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For individuals with type 2 diabetes, long-term low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) are efficacious for treatment of dyslipidemia but do not affect glycemic control, according to a review published online July 24 in the Journal ...
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