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Brain cholesterol regulates Alzheimer's plaques, study reveals

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 248 views | 0 comments

The production of the Alzheimer's-associated, toxic protein amyloid beta in the brain is tightly regulated by cholesterol in the cell membrane, advanced imaging reveals.

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Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 235 views | 0 comments

Eating a plant-centered diet during young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of heart disease in middle age, according to a long-term study with about 30 years of follow-up. A separate study with about 15 years of follow-up found that eating more plant-based foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol, called the 'Portfolio Diet', is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.

Tags: Beer , Women

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Postmenopausal women can dance their way to better health

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 234 views | 0 comments

Women often struggle with managing their weight and other health risk factors, such as high cholesterol, once they transition through menopause. A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition and in the process, improve self-esteem.

Tags: Women

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Common medication used to reduce cholesterol levels may reduce COVID-19 severity

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 234 views | 0 comments

Using anonymized medical records from a national registry, researchers confirmed earlier findings that statins may substantially minimize adverse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Meta-analysis finds that omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 230 views | 0 comments

Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials of omega-3 fatty acids. Overall, they found that omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes. Results showed a significantly greater reduction in cardiovascular risk in studies of EPA alone rather than EPA+DHA supplements.

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Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to new study

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 238 views | 0 comments

A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a new study.

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Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 229 views | 0 comments

Researchers have found that high levels of a normal protein associated with reduced heart disease also protect against Alzheimer's-like damage in mice, opening up new approaches to slowing or stopping brain damage and cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's.

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Focus on emotions is key to improving heart health in people living with obesity

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 238 views | 0 comments

People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to a new study. Participants lost weight and achieved benefits in anxiety and depression and physical measurements including blood pressure.

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Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 228 views | 0 comments

Scientists studying the link between cholesterol and breast cancer report that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some cells to send out cancer-promoting signals to other cells. These signals are packaged in membrane-bound compartments called extracellular vesicles.

Tags: Scientists , Cancer , Breast cancer

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'Prescription' to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 239 views | 0 comments

Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol who otherwise have low heart disease risk. About 21% of adults in the US with mild to moderately raised blood pressure and 28-37% of those with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels may be best served by a prescription for lifestyle-only treatment, which includes increasing physical activity.

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Tai chi can mirror healthy benefits of conventional exercise

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 229 views | 0 comments

A new study shows that tai chi mirrors the beneficial effects of conventional exercise by reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with central obesity.

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Changes in how cholesterol breaks down in the body may accelerate progression of dementia

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 239 views | 0 comments

The blood-brain barrier is impermeable to cholesterol, yet high blood cholesterol is associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. However, the underlying mechanisms mediating this relationship are poorly understood. A new study suggests that disturbances in the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids may play a role in the development of dementia.

Tags: Dementia

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No link between milk and increased cholesterol according to new study of 2 million people

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 269 views | 0 comments

Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research of nearly 2 million people.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Vast under-treatment of diabetes seen in global study

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 224 views | 0 comments

Nearly half a billion people have diabetes, but most aren't getting the kind of care that could make their lives healthier, longer and more productive, according to a new global study of data from people with the condition. Many don't even know they have the condition. Only 1 in 10 people with diabetes in the 55 low- and middle-income countries studied receive the type of comprehensive care that's been proven to reduce diabetes-related problems.

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Cholesterol levels sustainably lowered using base editing

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 232 views | 0 comments

Base editing is a novel gene editing approach that can precisely change individual building blocks in a DNA sequence. By installing such a point mutation in a specific gene, an international research team has succeeded in sustainably lowering high LDL cholesterol levels in the blood of mice and macaques. This opens up the possibility of curing patients with inherited metabolic liver diseases.

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Source: www.sciencedaily.com

New immunotherapy 'highly effective' against hepatitis B

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 236 views | 0 comments

Scientists have identified a new immunotherapy to combat the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the most common cause of liver cancer in the world.

Tags: Scientists , Cancer

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Controlling cholesterol in microglia alleviates chronic pain, opioid-free

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 243 views | 0 comments

Chemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers have used a mouse model to demonstrate the pivotal role of cholesterol in CIPN, and proposed a novel therapeutic approach to reverse it.

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Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Managing children's weight, blood pressure and cholesterol protects brain function mid-life

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 232 views | 0 comments

Having high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or obesity from childhood through middle age were linked to poorer brain function by middle age. These cardiovascular risk factors were linked with low memory, learning, visual processing, attention span, and reaction and movement time. Strategies to prevent heart disease and stroke should begin in childhood to promote better brain health by middle age.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 237 views | 0 comments

Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this applies to adults of any age and weight, and is also unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to a new study in over 166,000 UK adults.

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Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Scientists find gene mutation linked to exfoliation syndrome, most common cause of glaucoma

Added: 05.11.2021 21:29 | 223 views | 0 comments

A team of researchers have identified a genetic mutation associated with exfoliation syndrome, characterized by abnormal protein material accumulating in the front of the eye. It is the most common cause of glaucoma, and a major cause of irreversible blindness. The findings could lead to further research on the causes of the systemic disorder and potential cures.

Tags: Genes , Scientists

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

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