A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 2, 2024, entitled "Less frequent skin ulcers among patients with Werner syndrome treated with pioglitazone: findings from the Japanese Werner Syndrome Registry." Scientists from Chiba University in Japan and other institutions have discovered that…

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder. Published in the journal Brain Research, the study highlights how physical…

Welcoming a newborn is something many couples dream of doing, but it can get complicated when conceiving becomes a roadblock. Infertility affects one in six people, but obesity can also be a problem. When diet and exercise aren't enough to lose weight, bariatric surgery can become an option. Yet a new national survey by Orlando…

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes - the seat of memory - according to a new USC-led study. The findings, seen in people with and without signs of amyloid buildup in the brain, suggest that microvascular trouble may be an important, early biomarker for dementia as well…

Discover how syncing your eating habits with exercise can help shed fat, preserve muscle, and align with your body’s natural rhythms, according to groundbreaking research. Systematic Review: Effects of time-restricted eating with exercise on body composition in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: goffkein.pro / Shutterstock In a recent study…

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.  That dementia risk translates into an estimated half-million cases this year, rising to 1 million new cases a year by 2060, according to the new work. Dementia involves…

Fit over thin: new research reveals why fitness trumps weight loss in cutting mortality risks Cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: DenisProduction.com / Shutterstock A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigated the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), body mass…

Strong links between calcium intake and reduced cancer risk, alongside genetic insights into milk consumption and its protective effects   In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated associations between dietary factors and the risk of colorectal cancer. Background Colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide, with over 1.92…

Study reveals anthocyanin-rich elderberry juice improves glucose regulation, enhances fat oxidation, and promotes beneficial gut microbiota changes in overweight adults. Study:  A One-Week Elderberry Juice Intervention Augments the Fecal Microbiota and Suggests Improvement in Glucose Tolerance and Fat Oxidation in a Randomized Controlled Trial . Image Credit: domnitsky/Shutterstock.com In a recent…

If building strength and muscle mass is part of your New Year's Resolution, you may want to add a new routine to your workout. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract muscles. The stimulation devices are easy to use and widely available on the market, according to…