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A major study using brain MRIs from over 31,000 adults suggests that type 2 diabetes and prediabetes may lead to accelerated brain aging. Those with diabetes, especially when uncontrolled, showed brains that were significantly older than their chronological age. However, lifestyle choices like exercise and avoiding smoking and excessive drinking may mitigate these effects.

Diabetes Can Accelerate Brain Aging – New Study Shows How To Stop It

It's no secret that a healthy diet translates to so many other benefits, from more energy, to better gut health, and more. And according to this study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, certain nutrients could help protect against the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Here's what they found. Studying...

In The Brains Of Alzheimer's Patients, These Nutrients Are Lower, Study Finds

A study using brain scans found that diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, but lifestyle changes may thwart neurological aging, a new study shows. The report was published Wednesday in Diabetes Care. “Having an older-appearing brain for one’s chronological age can indicate deviation from the normal...

Diabetes can age the brain more quickly than normal, but lifestyle can counteract damage

A five-point increase in baseline Brain Care Score conferred a 33% lower risk for late-life depression. More research is needed on how the score can be used routinely to encourage risk-reducing behavior changes. Individuals with a higher Brain Care Score had a significantly lower risk for late-life depression, dementia and...

High Brain Care Score linked to lower risk for late-life depression, dementia, stroke

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Metformin and GLP-1 drugs can complement each other for better results.

You're Taking Ozempic or Mounjaro for Diabetes. Do You Still Need Metformin?

While you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes. Also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. More people became aware of this condition after Lance...

Some People With Diabetes Could Unknowingly Have Type 1.5

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Older adults with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. New research suggests that blood sugar stability, measured by HbA1c time in range (TIR), might provide better insights into this risk than traditional HbA1c levels. The study found that veterans with...

Type 2 diabetes: Stable A1C levels may be linked to lower dementia risk

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We might be closer than ever to curing diabetes. A few promising breakthroughs show it might be possible to repair the pancreas and restore insulin production. There are also behavioral therapies that work, like a liquid 900-calorie diet that can reverse diabetes. However, these developments can only apply to type 2 diabetes for the time being.
There’s also type 1 diabetes, the rarer but slightly more dangerous version. Here, it’s crucial to monitor glucose levels and administer insulin throughout the day to ensure blood sugar stays within optimal levels.
Without insulin, the body won’t break down sugars, which can lead to life-threatening...

Smart insulin could be the closest we get to a cure for type 1 diabetes

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in these diabetes and weight loss drugs, slashed the likelihood of hospitalization and death in a new study.

Do You Have Heart Failure? This Weight Loss and Diabetes Drug Might Help

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Healthline

Untreated high blood pressure may significantly raise your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

Your Alzheimer’s Risk Could be 42% Higher if You Leave High Blood Pressure Untreated

A 62-year-old man ended up in the emergency room with hand tremors and heart palpitations six months after he began taking the weight-loss drug tirzepatide, also known as Zepbound. According to his doctors, the man’s heart predicament was likely caused by an overdose of his thyroid medication that wasn’t adjusted properly following his rapid weight loss from tirzepatide.

A Man’s Rapid Weight Loss From Obesity Drug Led to Heart Problems

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided to break from Royal tradition by not posing for photos with their newborn son, Archie, leading to confusion among the public

Meghan Markle and Harry's 'deception' over Archie's birth - 'lied' to public in privacy bid

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Neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchett has one recommendation for folks who want to keep their brains functioning now and as they age — build strength. 

Hatchett, who has nearly 9,000 TikTok followers, imparted her advice to keep moving for the sake of your body and brain in a recent post, “The scariest thing I see as a neurologist is the gradual weakening of America. Not moving your muscles . . . has an effect on every aspect of your life and most importantly your brain.”



In an interview this week with Self, Hatchett shared how physical activity is more tightly linked to...

I’m a neurologist — this is the scariest thing people do to their brains

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the fundamentals of diabetes is crucial for appreciating the significance of innovations in its management. This article provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes, including its types, symptoms, and current management strategies. It sets the stage for subsequent discussions on how AI and machine learning can revolutionise diabetes care.

Managing Diabetes Using Artificial Intelligence

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Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, surviving and even thriving with levels that would kill a human, researchers report. These bats could provide insights into treating and managing diabetes, they added. “Our study reports blood sugar levels that are the highest we have...

How Do Bats Thrive With Blood Sugar Levels That Would Kill Humans?

This is the third installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the stops along the way that a female may face. In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss insulin resistance and diabetes and the significant impact it can have on a female with the syndrome on her health and the impact on her entire body systems, and her health’s future as we continue with this series.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Mellitus

A new study found a connection between severe hot flashes and issues with cognitive function. But researchers believe there are steps women can take to protect their brains.

Are Intense Menopause Symptoms Bad for Your Brain?

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Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That

Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows. There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes...

Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That

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