Category: Medicine
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Quitting smoking may be good for the brain, even if you quit later in life
A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or later – can slow cognitive decline. Although cognitive decline occurs naturally with aging, research suggests that smoking worsens it and may increase the risk of dementia. Previous research has found that quitting smoking early can reduce these effects. Mikaela Bloomberg, epidemiologist at…
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Quitting Smoking Can Be Good for Your Brain, Even If You Quit Later in Life
A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or later – can slow cognitive decline. While cognitive decline occurs naturally with aging, research suggests that smoking worsens it and can increase the risk of dementia. Previous research has found that quitting smoking early in life can reduce these effects. Mikaela Bloomberg,…
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Uruguay Approves Legalization of Euthanasia
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in Elderly, Family, Health, International, Latin America, Medicine, Men, Politics, Science, South America, Teenager, WomenUruguay has just become the first country in South America to approve the legalization of euthanasia. The measure, known as the “Dignified Death Law”, was approved by the Senate and now awaits the signature of President Yamandú Orsi, who has already expressed support for the bill. The information is from g1. The text was discussed…
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Uruguay Approves Legalization of Euthanasia
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in Elderly, Family, Health, International, Latin America, Medicine, Men, Politics, Science, South America, Teenager, WomenUruguay has just become the first country in South America to approve the legalization of euthanasia. The measure, known as the “Dignified Death Law,” was approved by the Senate and now awaits sanction by President Yamandú Orsi, who has already expressed support for the bill. The information comes from g1. The text was discussed over…
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Brazilian Research Advances in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Recent studies conducted by Brazilian scientists have confirmed the potential of a blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s. The analyses highlight the strong performance of the p-tau217 protein as the primary biomarker for distinguishing, through this test, healthy individuals from people with the disease. The goal of the research, supported by the Serrapilheira Institute, is to…
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Is It the Magnesium or the Massage? The Facts About Magnesium Lotion for Sleep
The latest health craze that’s swept social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for various functions. It’s long been thought to help with sleep when taken as an oral supplement, although there’s little scientific evidence to back up that claim. Influencers are now promoting magnesium in lotion form as…
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Surveys Reveal Concern for Children Amid Extreme Climate Events
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Two surveys released this month warn about the effects of extreme weather on children. One of them is a survey commissioned by the Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation to Datafolha: more than 80% of Brazilians fear the effects of climate change on babies and children aged 0 to 6 years. The study Panorama da Primeira…
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The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. See how to control it
At age 40, more than half of Americans have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. Hypertension has long been known as the silent killer. When untreated, it can be deadly. And it’s considered a silent threat because most people show no symptoms. You don’t feel the pressure in your blood vessels increasing. New…
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More play, less screen: check out tips for a healthy childhood
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in Brazil, children, Education, Entertainment, Health, Literature, Medicine, Sports, Technology, TeenagerIf the world has transformed with the internet, social networks, and the mass adoption of mobile devices, childhood has too. In a hyper-connected era, contact with nature, outdoor play, and time away from screens are already appearing as medical prescriptions. With 29 years of practice in the office, Renata Aniceto, a member of the Scientific…
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What Type of Dairy Is Good for the Body? Science Is Updating the Answer
When new dietary guidelines are released later this month, the Trump administration is expected to overturn long-standing advice on whole milk and its full-fat friends in the dairy aisle. For decades, the American public has been advised to opt for fat-free or low-fat dairy options, mainly due to concerns about limiting saturated fat intake in…