Sandee LaMotte
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Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study says
Physical exercise is good for cognitive health, but a new study finds that if it’s combined with poor sleep, those benefits may disappear. → Read More
Being overweight not linked to dying early, study says, but questions remain
An analysis of over 500,000 Americans found no increase in the risk for early death for people officially defined as overweight, but risk went up as weight increased. → Read More
Overuse of marijuana linked to surgery complications and death, study says
Regular, heavy use of marijuana raises the risk of having multiple complications after elective surgery, including death, a new study found. → Read More
Forget TikTok claims: ‘Nature’s Ozempic’ is no such thing, experts say
Is berberine really “nature’s Ozempic,” as social media influencers claim? No way, experts say, and the plant-based compound may be dangerous to some. → Read More
Your risk of getting sick from germy food has gone up again, CDC says
Foodborne illnesses such as E-coli, salmonella and listeria were back to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Here’s how to protect yourself. → Read More
Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
The diet of people who live longer in various parts of the world all contain one key food — beans. Could legumes be a key to longevity? → Read More
Biden’s sleep apnea: What is it and how is it treated?
President Biden has sleep apnea and occasionally uses a breathing device to help his sleep, aides said Wednesday. What is sleep apnea and how is it treated? → Read More
HRT use by younger women linked to dementia, study says. Experts disagree.
Using hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms raised the risk of later dementia for women in their 50s, a new observational study found, but experts aren’t convinced. → Read More
Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says
Don’t believe those who say they can handle If someone tells you they can handle their liquor because they drink heavily and frequently, don’t believe it, a new study suggests. They are may be more impaired than they know. → Read More
Night owls may die younger, but more than sleep is to blame
Going to bed late, also known as being a night owl, was linked to increased use of alcohol and tobacco and early death, a new study found. → Read More
What is eclampsia, the condition that may have contributed to Olympian Tori Bowie’s death?
What are the risk factors and symptoms of eclampsia, the condition that may have contributed to the death of three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie while she was pregnant? → Read More
Bone loss occurs in teens who have weight loss surgery, study says. Is that unique?
Teens and young adults who undergo gastric sleeve surgery and lose weight will have weaker bones, a new study found, but any significant weight loss will do the same. → Read More
Obesity changes the brain, with ‘no sign of reversibility,’ expert says
The brains of people considered medically obese didn’t recognize signs of fullness or satisfaction after being fed certain nutrients, a new study found. Those brain changes persisted after weight loss. → Read More
Is taurine the ‘elixir of life’? Maybe, if you’re a worm, mouse or monkey
Taurine shows promise as a potential anti-aging molecule by slowing aging in monkeys and other species, according to a new study. Critics say it’s not ready for prime time in people. → Read More
Multiple insomnia symptoms raise stroke risk in people under 50, study says
Insomnia raises the risk for stroke, even in people younger than 50, a new study found. The more symptoms of insomnia you have, the greater the risk. → Read More
Fight hot flashes with these expert-approved methods
If you’re not battling hot flashes right now, just wait — 80% of women do. Get relief from the heat with these expert-approved treatments. → Read More
Oral estrogen-only use riskier than patch or vaginal cream for menopausal women, study says
Taking estrogen-only pills during menopause may raise blood pressure more than using a patch or vaginal creams, a study found, but experts say more research is needed. → Read More
Sleep apnea linked to smaller brain volume, study finds
A part of the brain connected to memory shrank in people with severe sleep apnea — but only when they also had signs of amyloid plaques, a new study found. → Read More
Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds
Cognitive decline increases sharply in the years following a heart attack, according to a new study, but doctors do not yet know why. → Read More
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don’t start buying chocolate
If you don’t eat many vegetables or fruits or drink tea, you could be low in flavanols that may preserve your aging memory — but don’t look to chocolate for help. → Read More