New research into the popular medication semaglutide holds some encouraging results for seniors and others at risk of dementia. It might reduce the risk that someone has of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This research was … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Neurodegenerative Diseases
New research indicates that some diabetes medications are linked to a lower risk of the development of dementia in those that take these meds. The study focused on a specific medication, called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 … [Read more...]
The Link Between Mental Health and Diabetes
New research indicates that there is a close relationship between the development of chronic diabetes and the development of mental health disorders. This research was conducted by a team from the University of Michigan. The … [Read more...]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Dementia?
New research indicates that some people are more susceptible to developing dementia than other people are. It has been observed for quite some time, but much of the evidence is anecdotal in nature, and not always supported by … [Read more...]
How Blood Tests Can Help Prevent Heart and Kidney Issues
New research indicates that a simple blood test can help prevent issues when it comes to both heart disease and kidney disease. Blood tests can help predict the health outcomes that those with heart and kidney disease will be … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Senior Care
Diabetes can take a toll on someone, especially as they get older. Unfortunately, as time goes by, the symptoms and treatment of diabetes can become more and more difficult. The proper treatment of the disease, starting in its early stages … [Read more...]
Tackling the Issue of Diabetes
Research regarding diabetes continues to move forward. A recent study indicates that lifestyle changes and taking the right medications consistently can help those that are suffering from type 2 diabetes. This is good news because when … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Treatments
A team of researchers has found that certain aspects of some diabetes drugs also were able to treat some aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. This finding was recently published in the journal, Neurology, by a team from the Karolinska … [Read more...]
The Importance of Routine When it Comes to Exercise
Everyone knows that exercise is important. But even though we all know this, very few of us even do. I know that I don’t get nearly as much exercise as I should. Between work, my family, and other obligations, finding time to get in the … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Heart Health
According to a recent survey, fewer than one in five adults with Type 2 diabetes is currently meeting the recommended guidelines when it comes to maintaining optimal levels of heart health. And while it’s true that diabetes leads to a lot … [Read more...]
The Link Between Blood Sugar and Stroke
When it comes to diabetes, blood sugar is important for maintaining good levels of health. This can be difficult for some, especially as we get older. However, keeping blood sugar at a healthy level is important when it comes to staying … [Read more...]
The Link Between Diabetes and Dementia
For a long time, researchers have understood that there is a link between diabetes and dementia. In fact, this link is so well known that Alzheimer’s disease is sometimes referred to as Type 3 Diabetes. However, although that … [Read more...]
