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Coffee and Tea: Drink Choice and Effects on Stroke, Dementia, and Poststroke Dementia
A long-term, large-scale prospective study revealed moderate amounts of coffee and/or tea consumption was associated with the lowest hazard ratio of stroke and dementia, while coffee alone or in combination with tea was associated with a lower risk of poststroke dementia.
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More Research Needed on How Marijuana Affects Human Brain
American Heart Association conducts thorough literature review on the subject.
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Is Physical Activity Associated with Mortality Risk in Parkinson’s Disease?
In individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), physical activity (PA) at all intensities was associated with lower all-cause mortality rates, with the greatest reduction seen in individuals who maintained PA before and after PD diagnosis.
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Consume Olive Oil, Live Longer
Consuming more olive oil was associated with lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil also was associated with lower mortality risk.
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Meeting Healthy Benchmarks Could Stave Off Heart Disease for Many Years
Sticking to “Life’s Simple 7” could offset high genetic risk for heart disease.
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Using Honey to Treat Coughs
In a meta-analysis, researchers found honey alleviates cough for patients with upper respiratory infections.
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Diet and the Risk of Dementia
This prospective cohort study demonstrated an association between a high inflammatory potential diet and increased risk for incident dementia.
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Using Honey to Treat Coughs
In a meta-analysis, researchers found honey alleviates cough for patients with upper respiratory infections.
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Nutritional Interventions for Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease
Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.
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Using Breathing Techniques for Exertion and Anxiety During COVID Lockdowns
In a small prospective study comparing four breathing techniques, the maximum statistically significant effect on reduced perceived exertion during breath-holding is associated with a yoga breathing method called anulom vilom pranayama (alternate nostril breathing).