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health22 days ago

Structured, Culturally Tuned Lifestyle Plan Boosts Cognition in Older LatAm Adults

A two-year multicenter trial across 11 Latin American countries found that a culturally adapted, structured multidomain lifestyle program—combining exercise, nutrition, cognitive training, and social engagement with ongoing coaching—produced 55% greater improvement in overall cognition than flexible guidance alone, with notable gains in memory, executive function, and processing speed. The LatAm-FINGERS study supports scalable, culturally tailored public‑health strategies to reduce dementia risk in diverse aging populations and aligns with U.S. POINTER findings.

via SciTechDaily|
#aging#cognition#dementia
Healthy Habits Cut Long-Term Multimorbidity Risk, Study Finds
health2 months ago

Healthy Habits Cut Long-Term Multimorbidity Risk, Study Finds

Long-term follow-up of the Diabetes Prevention Program shows that adults with prediabetes who adopted a healthy diet and regular exercise had a 21% lower risk of developing multimorbidity (two or more chronic conditions) over more than two decades, with benefits persisting after the original trial; overall, 85% of participants developed at least two chronic conditions, underscoring that prevention can improve health and reduce costs, though causality is not proven.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#diabetes-prevention-program#health
Healthy lifestyle outpaces metformin in long-term multimorbidity prevention
health2 months ago

Healthy lifestyle outpaces metformin in long-term multimorbidity prevention

New analysis of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and its 21-year follow-up (DPPOS) found that a lifestyle intervention—low-fat, low-calorie diet plus at least 150 minutes of weekly activity—was more effective at reducing multimorbidity over two decades than metformin, which performed no better than placebo; among Medicare participants, 82% in the lifestyle group developed multiple chronic conditions versus 85% on metformin and 87% on placebo.

via New York Post|
#diabetes#diabetes-prevention-program#health
Simple Lifestyle Changes May Help Prevent Dementia and Keep Your Brain Young
health-and-wellness1 year ago

Simple Lifestyle Changes May Help Prevent Dementia and Keep Your Brain Young

A large clinical trial found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet, social engagement, and brain training can improve cognitive function in older adults at risk of dementia, with structured programs showing more benefits than self-guided efforts. The study emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle changes for brain health and suggests that even educational interventions can be beneficial, though long-term effects are still being studied.

via The Washington Post|
#brain-aging#clinical-trial#cognitive-health
"Assessing the Impact of a Nationwide Diabetes Prevention Programme: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation"
health2 years ago

"Assessing the Impact of a Nationwide Diabetes Prevention Programme: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation"

A quasi-experimental evaluation of the English National Health Service (NHS) Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) found that the program was associated with a reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes in England. The study analyzed data from over 1.7 million individuals and compared the incidence of diabetes between those who participated in the DPP and a control group. The results showed that the DPP was associated with a 26% reduction in the incidence of diabetes over a three-year period. The findings highlight the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in primary care settings for preventing type 2 diabetes.

via Nature.com|
#clinical-practice#diabetes-prevention#health
The Power of Climbing Stairs: Lower Blood Pressure and Reduce Heart Disease Risk
health2 years ago

The Power of Climbing Stairs: Lower Blood Pressure and Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Increasing daily steps by 3,000 can significantly reduce high blood pressure in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. The study focused on sedentary older adults between ages 68 and 78 who walked an average of 4,000 steps per day. After the intervention, participants' systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased by an average of seven and four points, respectively. The findings suggest that this simple lifestyle intervention can be as effective as structured exercise and some medications in managing hypertension. The researchers hope to launch a larger clinical trial based on these results.

via Good News Network|
#blood-pressure#health#hypertension
Plant-based diet may aid in diabetes remission.
health3 years ago

Plant-based diet may aid in diabetes remission.

A lifestyle intervention that includes a whole-food, plant-predominant diet could lead to type 2 diabetes remission, according to a new study. Patients who followed a plant-based eating pattern showed improvements in blood glucose control, and 37% of the individuals in the study achieved full diabetes remission. Plant-predominant diets may help with the reversal of insulin resistance, and they are associated with improved insulin sensitivity. Along with adopting healthier eating habits, weight loss, exercise, stress reduction, and avoiding alcohol can help treat diabetes.

via Medical News Today|
#blood-glucose-control#health#insulin-resistance
Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging and Reduces Dementia Risk.
health3 years ago

Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging and Reduces Dementia Risk.

A green Mediterranean diet, high in dietary polyphenols and low in red/processed meat, can slow down brain aging, according to a new study. The research found that weight loss related to this diet reduced the aging of participants’ brains, with a 1% reduction in body weight leading to a nearly 9-month decrease in brain age. The study highlights the significant impact of dietary habits on brain health and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including lower consumption of processed food, sweets, and beverages, in maintaining brain health.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-aging#health#lifestyle-intervention
The Alarming Rise of Stroke Cases and Deaths Globally.
health3 years ago

The Alarming Rise of Stroke Cases and Deaths Globally.

A recent study has found an 11% overall rise in intracerebral hemorrhage strokes over a 15-year period, with the rise in cases highest in younger and middle-aged adults. Health conditions that increase a person's risk for stroke are becoming more common in this age group, including high LDL cholesterol levels, hypertension, vascular diseases, and diabetes. Roughly 80% of strokes are preventable, and lifestyle interventions such as no smoking, staying physically active, getting enough sleep, and eating a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of stroke.

via Indiatimes.com|
#health#lifestyle-intervention#middle-aged-adults
Time-Restricted Eating for Work-Related Health Prevention.
health3 years ago

Time-Restricted Eating for Work-Related Health Prevention.

Time-restricted eating (TRE) could reduce the risks of heart disease linked with shift work, according to a new study. Firefighters who followed a time-restricted eating plan, eating all of their meals within a 10-hour time window, saw those risks reduced. The intervention focused on firefighters in San Diego, California, and provided benefits to participants who had indications of cardiometabolic disease. The research team wants to conduct similar studies with healthcare workers.

via Good News Network|
#cardiometabolic-disease#firefighters#health
The Link Between Poor Sleep and Increased Asthma Risk
health3 years ago

The Link Between Poor Sleep and Increased Asthma Risk

Poor quality sleep may double the risk of asthma diagnosis by increasing genetic susceptibility, according to a UK Biobank study. The study included 455,405 participants aged 38-73, whose sleep patterns and genetic asthma risk scores were analyzed. People with high genetic risk and poor sleep patterns were 122% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma than those with a low genetic risk and a healthy sleep pattern. Early detection and treatment of sleep disorders could help reduce asthma risks, irrespective of genetic predisposition. A healthy sleep pattern seems to be linked to a lower risk of asthma, prompting the researchers to suggest that spotting and treating sleep disorders early on might lessen the risks, irrespective of genetic predisposition.

via SciTechDaily|
#asthma#genetic-predisposition#health