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Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.

Nurse helps older female recovering from stroke walking outdoors

Date: 2025/02/04 - 01:00

Adding Higher-Intensity Walking to Stroke Treatment May Improve Recovery

New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke survivors in a progressive-intensity walking rehabilitation program showed greater mobility and improved quality of life compared to usual care.

A studio shot of a microscope examining human cells

Date: 2025/02/01 - 14:31

Could stopping NAD depletion be key to slowing down aging?

A new study explains how mitochondria act as “reservoirs” to store NAD for cells to use, which could help scientists come up with NAD-boosting therapies to combat aging and age-related diseases.

An older adult laying on a round rope swing at a playground, sleeping in the sun

Date: 2025/01/29 - 20:00

Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer's disease

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

A person holding a GLP-1 medication in the form of an injection

Date: 2025/01/21 - 20:31

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues

A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.

A collage of the drawing of a human brain and a woman at a doctor's office talking about her symptoms

Date: 2025/01/21 - 12:31

Want to improve brain health? Here are 12 questions to ask your doctor

An article in the medical journal Neurology lists specific questions people should ask their neurologist or primary care physicians to asses and improve their brain health.

Date: 2025/01/17 - 19:30

NIH to lead implementation of National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

Open call for participants to serve on Parkinson’s Advisory Council.

Pieces of chopped red meat on a counter at a butcher's

Date: 2025/01/16 - 00:31

Can eating more processed red meat increase your dementia risk?

People who eat more processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/01/14 - 00:30

NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2

ME/CFS is a complex, serious, and chronic condition that often occurs following an infection.

Date: 2025/01/03 - 23:00

In-ear microphones could help doctors 'listen' for early signs of Alzheimer's

Scientists are exploring using earpiece microphones, also known as hearables, to detect and 'listen' to early signs of Alzheimer’s as a noninvasive test.