Almonds May Boost Gut Health

In the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years, Columbia University researchers have found almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. People with dementia and mild cognitive impairment are more likely to be older, have lower levels of education, and to be racialized as Black or Hispanic. Men and women have similar rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

Long-term use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping products, can significantly impair the function of the body’s blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the use of both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes may cause an even greater risk than the use of either of these products alone. These findings come from two new studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  

The findings, which appear in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, add to growing evidence that long-term use of e-cigarettes can harm a person’s health.

Intermittent fasting is becoming a very popular and effective way to lose weight, but there are some who are worried that following the warrior’s diet could have a negative impact on women’s reproductive hormones. A study recently published in Obesity conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago brings new evidence to the discussion. 

A study recently published in Endocrinology conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine has revealed that short-term lifestyle changes can disrupt blood vessels' responses to insulin. This study is believed to be the first to provide human evidence, as well as the first to show that men and women react differently to these changes.