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Va. (WDBJ) – Persistent money problems may accelerate brain aging, according to researchers at University College London. The study found that people who experienced persistent financial struggles or persistent low income had worse brain health later in life. Researchers said the stresses of financial hardship likely contribute to cognitive decline and dementia, with effects potentially beginning as early as a person’s 50s
[City, State] — Modifiable health conditions significantly increase the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham. Researchers found that people with addressable health problems — including smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or <a href="https://healthylife7.com/court-battle-heats-up-over-obesity-drug-ads/” title=”Court Battle Heats Up Over Obesity Drug Ads”>obesity — have more widespread coronary plaque than those without such conditions. Greater plaque buildup increases the likelihood of a heart attack
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that the brain undergoes substantial changes between ages 50 and 75 that affect the region critical for learning and memory. Researchers found that the brain’s immune cells begin to decline during that window. The finding may help explain how aging contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia
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