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Could lithium protect against dementia?

A new study concludes that lithium exposure could reduce the risk of dementia in people over the age of 50. Previous studies have shown that lithium disrupts the production of proteins in the brain that...

Fat injections could treat foot pain in plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. Current treatments for persistent plantar fasciitis include steroid injections or surgery, which may have side effects. A small study has found that injections...

Feelings of fatigue predict death within 3 years in older adults, study claims

An older person’s fatigue levels after undertaking certain activities for a specified amount of time can predict the likelihood that the individual’s death is less than 3 years away. Older adults who scored the highest...

Worrying more may raise heart disease risk in men

Researchers investigated the link between cardiometabolic risk factors and neuroticism in a sample of middle-aged males, the vast majority of whom were white. They found that those who scored higher in neuroticism had more cardiometabolic...

Does the gut play a role in dementia? Here is the evidence

Dementia is a widespread neurocognitive condition, but scientists are still learning what factors may predispose to — or protect from — its development. Recent research indicates that the gut microbiota may play a complex role....

Climate change and mental health: How do we mitigate the risks?

Researchers have explored the relationship between climate change and mental health in a major literature review. The authors found a significant amount of research demonstrating how climate change poses risks to mental health. However, they...

Omega-3: What it can and can’t do for health

Omega-3 fatty acids are lauded for their various health benefits, including reducing inflammation, being heart-friendly, and supporting brain health. However, there are several controversies regarding their efficacy and benefits to human health. In this Honest...

Can intermittent fasting help treat or even reverse type 2 diabetes?

Intermittent fasting involves a regular pattern of eating few or no calories for a fixed period, which can vary from 12 hours every day to 1 or more days each week. Some people follow these...

Dementia: Can probiotics improve cognitive function?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Trusted Sourcepeople. The results of a meta-analysis suggest that probiotic supplementation may improve cognitive function in people with mild...

Scientists identify new cause of vascular injury in type 2 diabetes

MicroRNA-210, which is present in healthy red blood cells, helps regulate vascular function. A new study shows that there is a lower level of microRNA-210 in the red blood cells of people with type 2...