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Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia despite their high blood pressure, according to results published June 6 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association Read more Source: HealthDay

The impact of lifestyle intervention in rheumatoid arthritis

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has previously made recommendations for lifestyle interventions in people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The overarching principles define the need for a healthy lifestyle, with specific recommendations that emphasize the importance of a healthy, balanced diet. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients

Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows. Read more Source: HealthDay

Intermittent fasting aids early diabetes outcomes more than drugs

Intermittent fasting may be a more effective intervention than drugs for people with early diabetes and either obesity or overweight, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Network Open. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Neuropathy Nerve Damage Often Goes Undiagnosed

Though it is a widespread disorder, neuropathy often goes undiagnosed, new research shows, leaving many people at risk of falls, infection and even amputation. Read more Source: HealthDay

Q&A: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. About 42,250 women in the United States will die from it this year, and 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Oral Rinse Might Alert Doctors to Stomach Cancers

A quick swish at the doctor’s office could someday provide early detection of stomach cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, a new study reports. Read more Source: HealthDay

Study shows not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health

In recent years, there’s been increasing hype about the potential health risks associated with so-called “ultra-processed” foods. But new evidence published this week found not all “ultra-processed” foods are linked to poor health. That includes the mass-produced wholegrain bread you buy from the supermarket. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Blood Pressure Down With Self-Monitoring of BP, Self-Titration of Medications

Blood pressure (BP) self-monitoring, together with self-titration of antihypertensive medications, is associated with a reduction in BP, according to a study published online May 10 in JAMA Network Open. Read more Source: HealthDay

Study suggests daily consumption of olive oil reduces chances of developing dementia

A team of nutritionists and medical researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found evidence that daily consumption of olive oil may reduce the chances of developing dementia. Read more Source: Medical Xpress