Month: May 2023

Diabetes Before 60 Increases Risk for Later Dementia

Imagine your body is a lab and prediabetes is a test tube. Before the type 2 diabetes monster wreaks havoc, there’s this phase called prediabetes where blood sugar levels start to rise. Well, this new research suggests that if prediabetes hits you in your early adulthood, it could set the stage for dementia to crash […]

Published on May 25, 2023

Heavy Drinking Increases Risk for Muscle Loss

Think of it like this: binge drinking when you’re young is like skipping the gym and ignoring your muscles. It might not seem like a big deal at the time, but later on, you’ll feel the effects. New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) warns that heavy drinking while younger can increase the […]

Published on May 25, 2023

Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain

Just like how regular exercise strengthens your muscles and improves endurance, a new study suggests that it can also increase your tolerance for pain. This Norwegian study found that people who are physically active have a higher threshold for pain compared to those who lead sedentary lifestyles. It’s like building up a resistance to pain […]

Published on May 25, 2023