Month: September 2023

This Sport Helps You Live the Longest

Just like the incredible stamina and endurance exhibited by tennis players during the U.S. Open men’s final, engaging in this particular sport has the potential to increase your lifespan. Playing tennis is like nourishing your body with a superfood that promotes longevity. It requires exceptional fitness levels and agility, much like how a tightrope walker […]

Published on September 13, 2023

Smoking and Alcohol’s Impact on Parkinson’s Disease Risk Explored

A fascinating new study delves into the relationship between smoking, alcohol consumption, and the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers analyzed data from over 3.9 million patients to assess the influence of changes in smoking and alcohol consumption on PD risk. Surprisingly, the study found that sustained smokers, regardless of intensity, had a lower […]

Published on September 13, 2023

Sex differences in Alzheimer’s brain networks revealed

Imagine the human brain as a bustling city, with important hubs connecting different neighborhoods. In Alzheimer’s disease, these hub regions, called the rich-club, play a crucial role in cognitive function. But are there differences in the rich-club between men and women with AD? Scientists investigated this question by studying brain images of 826 individuals, including […]

Published on September 13, 2023