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- Dementia risk could be tied to your mindset and outlook on life, study suggests
New research has identified a possible link between a person’s outlook on life and their risk of developing dementia.The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, examined whether having higher levels of optimism could reduce the chances of cognitive decline over time.Researchers analyzed data from more than 9,000 adults who were cognitively healthy at the start of the study. Participants were followed for up to 14 years, with more than 3,000 developing dementia during that period.SIMPLE BRUSHING ROUTINE COULD REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK, SAY DENTAL HEALTH EXPERTSThose who reported higher levels of optimism on a questionnaire had about a 15% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with less optimism, even after adjusting for factors such as age, education, depression and major health conditions, according to a study press release.The findings were consistent across demographic groups and remained largely unchanged after accounting for health behaviors and mental health status.The results suggest that emotional and psychological factors may play a role in brain health as people age, the researchers noted."Our personal emotional and social resources — like how hopeful and positive we feel about the future — may be related to keeping our brains healthy," said lead study author Säde Stenlund, a social and behavioral sciences researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in the release.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESThe findings align with previous research linking optimism to other health benefits.People with a more positive outlook were shown to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and may be more likely to live longer.The researchers noted that the study was observational, meaning it only shows an association and cannot prove that optimism directly reduces the risk of dementia.Other factors not measured in the study may have influenced the results, and changes in mood might be an early sign of dementia rather than a cause of it, they added.Still, the findings point to a potential area for future research."Since optimism may be increased through relatively simple, low-intensity programs, it is helpful to understand how it is related to health in aging," Stenlund said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERMore studies, including clinical trials, are needed to determine whether boosting optimism could have a measurable impact on long-term dementia risk.Fox News Digital previously reported that while dementia cases are rising, certain lifestyle habits may help reduce risk.New York neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas previously told… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health ri...An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn.There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit, according to a new study published in the journal Transfusion.There is currently no process for checking whether donated blood comes from vaccinated or unvaccinated donors, experts say.CANCER SURVIVAL APPEARS TO DOUBLE WITH COMMON VACCINE, RESEARCHERS SAYVanderbilt University in Tennessee, which conducted the research, received 15 requests for unvaccinated blood between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025. The median age of patients was 17 years old and more than half were children, the university reported.Thirteen of the patients received blood donated specifically for them by family members, which is known as "direct donation." This can be risky, because most direct donors are giving blood for the first time, and their donations are more likely to contain "potentially harmful pathogens," the authors noted. "Despite being framed as ‘safer,’ directed donations may paradoxically increase risk."COVID VACCINE UNDER NEW SCRUTINY AFTER STUDIES REVEAL POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKSAmong the studied patient group, two became much sicker after refusing a standard blood transfusion. One patient developed anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen. The other developed hemodynamic shock, a serious condition in which there is insufficient blood flow and oxygen to the body’s tissues, potentially leading to organ failure.Requests for unvaccinated blood spiked after the approval of COVID-19 vaccines, posing a "recurring challenge for transfusion services and clinicians," the researchers stated."These requests were associated with care delays, escalation and inefficiencies," they indicated.FAMILY PLEADS FOR HELP AS TEEN FACES LIFE-THREATENING BONE MARROW FAILUREThe researchers recommend that health systems create standardized policies to handle these types of requests."Regulatory and professional organizations have opposed these non-evidence-based policies, emphasizing that blood centers do not record or convey donor COVID-19 vaccination status and that evidence demonstrates transfusion from vaccinated donors poses no unique risk."The Vanderbilt study had some limitations, the researchers noted. It looked at a small number of cases and only included situations where special blood donations made it to the blood bank, so it doesn’t show how often people made this request overall. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESIt also didn’t include cases where concerns were resolved through conversations with doctors or ethics teams, the team noted.As this was an observational study and not a controlled experiment, it only showed… [TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago
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- Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditionsA fatty bulge at the base of the neck — commonly known as a "buffalo hump" — isn’t always just a cosmetic concern, as experts say it can sometimes signal an underlying condition.As more Americans grapple with poor posture, obesity and chronic conditions requiring long-term medications, experts warn that these factors can contribute to the development of "buffalo humps." There are a range of possible causes and treatments for the commonly misunderstood condition, Health.com recently reported.DOCTOR SHARES 3 SIMPLE CHANGES TO STAY HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT AS YOU AGE"A buffalo hump is a fullness at the base of the neck or upper back area," Dr. Dahlia Rice, a Chicago-based plastic surgeon and founder of DMR Aesthetics, told Fox News Digital.Posture can make a hump appear more pronounced, even if someone does not have much excess fat, Rice said. A forward head posture or rounding of the upper spine can contribute to this effect."Depending on the pattern and timing, it could also signal an underlying medical issue," the expert said.The condition is often linked to weight, according to Dr. Rachel Mason, a Las Vegas-based plastic surgeon and founder of La Femme Plastic Surgery, though that is not always the case."In some cases, it can be associated with medical conditions like Cushing's syndrome or long-term use of steroids," she told Fox News Digital.GLP-1 DRUGS LINKED TO HIGHER FRACTURE RISK, OSTEOPOROSIS AND GOUT, NEW STUDIES SUGGESTElevated levels of cortisol — the body's primary stress hormone — can also lead to fat deposits in the neck and upper back, experts say. Certain medications, including some HIV treatments, may also play a role, according to Health.com.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZExperts emphasize the importance of distinguishing between a true buffalo hump and other conditions. The buffalo hump is often confused with a posture-related "dowager’s hump," which is caused by spinal curvature rather than fat buildup."A true buffalo hump will feel soft and fatty," Mason said. "Structural, posture-related issues require a completely different approach than fat reduction."If the lump appears suddenly, continues to grow or is accompanied by other symptoms, medical evaluation is recommended, according to doctors."If it's paired with fatigue, muscle weakness or changes in blood pressure, patients should seek medical evaluation," Rice advised.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMason added that symptoms such as easy bruising, hormonal changes or purple stretch marks could point to an endocrine disorder rather than a cosmetic issue.Treatment… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctorsA current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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