Month: October 2023

Unlocking the Brain’s Secrets: Gait Speed and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with different neighborhoods representing different regions. A team of scientists used special techniques called deformation-based morphometry (DBM) to explore which brain regions are associated with slower gait speed in older adults. They discovered that regions like the frontal white matter, temporal grey matter, and subcortical areas were smaller […]

Published on October 4, 2023

What You Should Know About Fish Oil Supplements

A new study published in JAMA Cardiology found that nearly 74% of labels on fish oil supplements provided at least one health benefit. Of those, only 19% used a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved health claim. The rest of the labels included broad claims that may… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 3, 2023

Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment

A clinical trial into treatment for gestational diabetes, involving more than 500 pregnant women, has revealed what the lead academic has described as a significant step forward for women. The research has found benefits for both mothers and their newborn babies, and alleviated concerns over the use of the drug metformin, including less weight gain for mothers; no evidence […]

Published on October 3, 2023