Walking slowly is a sign of aging fast: A plodding pace at age 45 may be a warning sign for dementia, and early death, study suggests Doctors have long known that elderly people who walk slowly are at higher risk of an early death But new Duke University research found that people who walk at… Read More »
Over the years, it is plausible to say that athletes have consistently improved in their craft, becoming much better than they have been in previous years. The secret behind this has not always been revealed, and sometimes people who somewhat sought to attain similar heights have been found wanting. Sportsmen from every arena, be it… Read More »
For women with bipolar disorder, choosing whether to maintain or discontinue treatment with a mood stabilizer during pregnancy is challenging. This is a process which requires careful and thoughtful consideration, weighing the risk of adverse outcomes associated with exposure to a particular drug against the risk of recurrent illness in the setting of medication discontinuation.… Read More »
Higher HDL (“good” cholesterol) levels seem to be linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk in older individuals. High total cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia) and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease are highly prevalent in western societies. Approximately 1% of individuals age 65 to 69 years develop Alzheimer’s, with the prevalence increasing to over 60% for individuals older than 95… Read More »