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Sleepier during the day? For some older people, it’s linked to twice the dementia risk

For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a new study. The study does not prove that daytime sleepiness causes dementia; it only shows an association. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 21, 2025

Team finds regional, age-related trends in exposure to drug-resistant pathogen

Campylobacter infections are the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S., sickening an estimated 1.5 million people each year. A new study examined records of Campylobacter jejuni infections from 10 states, plotting regional, age-related, and drug-resistance trends from 2013 to 2019. The study found that drug-resistant C. jejuni infections were highest in the 20-39 age […]

Published on March 21, 2025

Scientists call for targeted fiber diets to boost health

Food scientists have reclassified dietary fibers — beyond just soluble and insoluble — to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on March 21, 2025