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Statins for heart disease prevention could be recommended for far fewer Americans if new risk equation is adopted

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More Statin Controversy In Primary Prevention

If national guidelines are revised to incorporate a new risk equation, about 40% fewer people could meet the criteria for cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the University of Michigan. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study examines …

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The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

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The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

A Look Inside the Exclusive World of Elite Longevity Clinics The field of longevity medicine is experiencing a surge in growth, with a focus on health optimization, disease prevention, and the desire to combat aging gaining momentum across the population. This pursuit of longevity has particularly captured the attention of the wealthy, as evidenced by …

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Group Training Tool For The Prevention Of Dementia

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Group Training Tool For The Prevention Of Dementia

Solving a quiz as a group while moving around in the room at the same time is the basis of a new tool that was designed to help prevent dementia which was developed and evaluated in the “gp4cognition” project. The system is already in use in some retirement homes, and a paper published in the …

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Why You Must Know Your Lipoprotein(a) Level: New Statement of the NLA

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Un nuevo medicamento podría ayudar al colesterol difícil de tratar

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Dr. Kahn is one of the featured speakers at the A4M 32nd Annual Spring …

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Medicare Fraud? Call the Experts

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Nearly 25 Million U.S. Workers Now Have High-Deductible Health Plans

Medicare fraud is a big problem in healthcare. It steals billions of dollars annually and hurts the quality of care for many people. In this article, we’ll talk about Medicare fraud, how it hurts people, and how experts are fighting against it. What is Medicare Fraud? Medicare fraud is when people cheat the Medicare program …

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Healthy Diet Linked To Slower Aging And Reduced Risk Of Dementia

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Food for thought: Study links key nutrients with slower brain aging

A healthier diet is associated with a slower pace of aging and a reduced risk for developing dementia according to a study recently published in the Annal of Neurology from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The Robert Butler Columbia Again Center. The paper describes how the diet dementia association was at …

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Daily Target Steps To Reduce Risk Of Heart Failure

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Daily Target Steps To Reduce Risk Of Heart Failure

Movement is great for our bodies at any age, but how much physical activity is beneficial for people over the age of 60 has been a topic of discussion. Previously it was suggested that 10,000 steps a day was the ideal target, but more recent research, such as this one published in JAMA Cardiology from …

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Nutrigenomics Customizing Your Diet Based on Genetic Factors

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Nutrigenomics Customizing Your Diet Based on Genetic Factors

Imagine a world where your diet is tailored precisely to your needs and predispositions. That’s what Nutrigenomics aims to achieve. The concept of a diet based on genetic factors isn’t just science fiction; it’s becoming a reality with profound implications for our health and well-being. This article will explore how understanding our genetic predispositions can …

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Epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes

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Red Meat Consumption Associated With Increased Risk Of T2D

Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers behind the new findings published in Nature Communications now aim to develop …

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Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors

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Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors

Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, laying the groundwork for new prevention strategies. The large-scale study identified 15 risk factors, which are similar to those for late-onset dementia. For the first time, they indicate that …

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