Accumulation of Microplastics in the Brain: A Link to Dementia?
Microplastics accumulate more in the brain than in other organs of the human body, particularly in individuals with dementia.
Cardiometabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting
In patients with metabolic syndrome, time-restricted eating significantly improves glucose metabolism.
The Potential Harmful Effects of Food Packaging
An increasing number of studies show that certain chemical compounds found in food packaging can contaminate food and may cause harmful health effects.
Fat and Sugar: The Deadly Duo Behind Insulin Resistance
The presence of excess fat, especially if it is located in the abdominal area, represents the main risk factor for developing insulin resistance and the pathologies that result from it.
Increasing plant-based protein intake reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
People who consume a high proportion of their protein from plants have a significantly reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
After coronary angioplasty, quitting smoking with the help of e-cigarettes reduces the risk of complications
In smokers who have undergone angioplasty to treat coronary artery disease, the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking is as effective as complete abstinence from smoking in reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Climbing stairs is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
People who climb stairs more than 5 times a day have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a prospective study.
Cardiovascular mortality increases during the holiday season
A surprising phenomenon: Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve are the three days of the year with the highest number of deaths from natural causes.
How sleep helps recovery after a heart attack
After a heart attack, immune cells are recruited to the brain to induce sleep, which reduces inflammation in the heart and contributes to healing, according to a study in mice and humans.
Preventing dementia: the crucial role of lifestyle habits
The latest report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention highlights 14 risk factors that can be modified to prevent or delay the development of about half of dementia cases.