Here’s another reason to get rich quick. A new study finds that highly educated professionals in the wealthiest third of the population are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and for the condition to progress to dementia. A college education was associated with a 43% lower chance of moving from a healthy cognitive state …
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Doctor says frozen grapes will stop you from stress eating
Talk about grapevine expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet tip for managing stress eating. He recommends that frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “Cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then trigger the release of dopamine — and this is responsible for pleasure, similar …
Weekend warriors cut mild dementia risk as much as gym rats: study
Good news for people who skipped the gym today – weekend warriors may be just as likely to lower their risk of mild dementia as gym rats, a new study finds. Over 10,000 middle-aged Mexican residents were divided into four groups based on their exercise habits – non-exercisers, weekend warriors who exercised/played sports once or …
Poor sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging: new study
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol …
Ozempic may lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new study
Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel …