Month: September 2022

Associations between abdominal obesity and the risk of stroke in Chinese older patients with obstructive sleep apnea: Is there an obesity paradox?

Background and purposeAbdominal obesity (AO) is a well-known independent risk factor for stroke in the general population although it remains unclear in the case of the elderly, especially in Chinese older patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), considering the obesity paradox. This study aimed to investigate the association between AO and stroke among Chinese older […]

Published on September 12, 2022

Daytime eating may benefit mental health

Imagine you’re a lab rat and scientists are studying how eating during different times of the day affects your mood. They simulate night work and divide rats into two groups: one group gets to eat during the day and night, and the other group only during the day. The rats in the first group experience […]

Published on September 12, 2022

Beware of Gum Disease: It May Boost Your Dementia Risk!

Like a neglected garden that spreads weeds beyond its borders, gum disease can have far-reaching consequences, and a recent study suggests that one of those consequences may be an increased risk of developing dementia. Finland researchers delved into a review of 47 previously published studies and found that factors such as tooth loss, deep pockets […]

Published on September 12, 2022