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News Briefs February 2023

Jan 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Modest Success, but Adverse Events Are a Concern Lecanemab, the experimental drug that reduces levels of amyloid-beta protein in the brain, appears to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD,) according to an 18-month study published late last year in the New England Journal of … Read More

Research Roundup: February 2023

Jan 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature coronary artery disease (CAD), according to an Iranian study. Data from more than 2,000 men and women, aged 60 years and younger and 70 years and younger, respectively, about half with premature CAD and half … Read More

Dark Chocolate

Jan 19, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Depression

The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the ultimate gift that’s both from and maybe even for the heart—dark chocolate. Dating back to 2000 BC, long before it represented romance and indulgence, the Mayans enjoyed it as a fermented drink mixed with spices … Read More

The Nutrition of Global Cuisine—Healthier  by Region?

Jan 19, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Depression

There has never been a better time to explore the exciting flavors of world cuisines. Thanks to our global economy (and some help from technology), the many foods and cooking styles of this country’s diverse melting pot are easily accessible, and they’re a great way to add a variety of … Read More

Anti-Inflammatory Foods:  Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

Jan 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases, we are all looking for ways to reduce our risk. It turns out that diet is a major risk factor for inflammation and chronic disease. This fact has many people asking, “What anti-inflammatory foods should … Read More

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

Jan 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

What is Yo-Yo Dieting? Like a yo-yo repeatedly moving up and down, “yo-yo dieting,” also known as the yo-yo effect or weight cycling, describes the up-and-down cyclical pattern of losing weight, gaining it back, then dieting to lose it again. The term was coined in the 1980s by Kelly Brownell … Read More

Frontline: Hearing Loss; In-Person and Telehealth Care; Blood Thinner and Aspirin

Jan 19, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Depression

Correcting Hearing Loss Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Using devices that restore hearing may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according to research published online Dec. 5, 2022 in JAMA Neurology. The researchers analyzed cognitive scores and other data from 31 studies including more than 137,000 participants. Correcting … Read More

What Is Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

Jan 19, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Depression

If your cardiovascular health is high on your list of health concerns, you might know something millions of other women do not: The most common type of cardiovascular disease—heart disease—is the No. 1 cause of death for women in the United States. But a survey conducted by the American Heart … Read More

Loving Your Heart: Cholesterol and You

Jan 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. High levels of certain types of cholesterol in your blood increase your risk for heart disease–and the higher your cholesterol levels, the greater your risk. Each year, … Read More

Frontline: Insomnia and memory; Heart disease and sleep; Type 2 diabetes

Dec 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Depression

Insomnia Sufferers More Likely to Report Memory Problems Canadian researchers have found that insomnia is linked with a higher incidence of self-reported memory decline. For this study, participants were classified as having insomnia if they reported difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early three nights a week over … Read More

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