A neurology roundup covers a teen’s brain injury after surgery, obesity and dementia survival data, and Alan Alda’s approach to Parkinson’s.
Brain Damage After Anesthesia; Obesity And Dementia; Alan Alda’s Parkinson’s Disease
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New Analysis Underscores The Rising Threat Of Extreme Heat To Older Adults
A policy analysis says cooling costs, housing conditions and gaps in local services can leave older adults at risk during extreme heat.
Sardinian Village May Be A New Longevity Hotspot
New study finds women in Bolotana, Sardinia, are nearly four times as likely to reach age 100 as US women. Researchers investigate why.
Genes May Protect Against APOE4 Alzheimer’s Risk
A study of nearly 450,000 people identified genetic regions linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk among APOE4 carriers, including signals in oligodendrocytes.
Your Gut Bacteria May Reveal How Fast Your Brain Is Aging
New research finds gut bacteria and metabolites correlate with brain aging markers in healthy adults, potentially revealing early cognitive risk.
CDC Warns On Rise In Deadly Fungal Infections That Spread To The Brain
CDC reports a fourfold increase in detected Cladophialophora bantiana cases, a rare fungal infection with a 70% fatality rate.
1 In 8 Cancer Cases Are Caused By Infections, Underscoring The Importance Of Vaccines, Experts Say
A Lancet Oncology analysis estimates infections caused 2.3 million cancer cases in 2024; four pathogens accounted for about 92% of them.
Bookmark This Five-minute Workout Recommended By A Pilates Instructor For Your Next Exercise Snack
Pilates instructor Vanessa Michielon recommends a five-minute routine for an exercise snack, with core, shoulder and glute moves and easier options.
My 73-Year-old Dad Uses This Three-move Dumbbell Routine To Build Functional, Full-body Strength
A Fit&Well contributor describes a three-exercise dumbbell plan for his 73-year-old father, with movements targeting everyday strength.
Your Gut May Be Making A Molecule That Raises Alzheimer’s Risk
A study links the gut bacteria product imidazole propionate to Alzheimer’s-related markers and faster cognitive decline, but does not prove cause in people.
