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Could psychological distress increase your risk of dementia?

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Psychological distress a factor for future dementia risk - Medical Brief A new study suggests that vital exhaustion – which can be perceived as an indicator of psychological distress – is a risk factor for future risk of dementia. Researchers from the department of public health, University of Copenhagen have, in collaboration with the National Research Centre for th...

Could neck exercises reduce concussions among sports players?

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Neck-strengthening exercises to mitigate concussion risk - Medical Brief Researchers have proposed a way to mitigate risk for football and soccer players and others at risk of concussion: Protect your head with neck-strengthening exercises in the pre-season. A paper by researchers at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, examines previous studies on the role that the...

Does air pollution pose as big a risk for pregnancy as smoking?

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Air pollution as bad as smoking for miscarriage risk - Medical Brief Short-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants was associated with 16% higher risk for miscarriage, equivalent to the effect of smoking in first trimester pregnancy loss, a US study found. The Guardian reports that according to the researchers of the study, toxic air must be cut to protect...

Should we be focusing on upping fibre rather than cutting carbs?

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'Compelling' evidence for a 'good-fibre' diet over a low-carb diet - Medical Brief A systematic review of studies over almost 40 years, commissioned to inform new World Health Organisation guidelines, found that higher levels of fibre and whole grain intake cut all-cause and cardiovascular-related mortality by 15-30% and reduced incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2....