Are there health biomarkers for loneliness?
The health impacts of loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized. A new study has revealed specific proteins in the blood may be biomarkers for loneliness.
Five Minutes a Day can Lower Dementia Risk
A study published by researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has shown that 5 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can lower your risk of dementia by 41%.
Microplastics in Our Brains
Researchers have found that frighteningly high levels of microplastics in human brains. In fact, this study found up to 30 times more microplastics in the brain than the liver and kidney. Furthermore, 10 times more microplastics were found in the brains of people with dementia.
Surgeon’s Daughter Took Her Life Because She Lacked One Simple Vitamin
The lack of one important vitamin in her diet led to the death of a 21 year old woman
Fish Oil Increases Risk of Stroke & Heart Disease
Fish oil has been touted as the supplement for heart health but surprisingly, there is little data to support this claim. Most studies in the past decade have not shown much benefit from fish oil supplements. A recent study showed that fish oil supplements may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in healthy people.
Ultra-processed Foods Increase Risk of Stroke & Cognitive Problems
Ultra-processed foods increase your risk of cognitive decline and stroke. Read about the new study that further proves that these foods are BAD for your brain.
Olive Oil Cuts Dementia Risk
A large, long-term study proves that olive oil protects against dementia