Here’s what I’ve been reading recently around the web.
High blood pressure threatens aging brain, study says
Here’s yet another reason to get your blood pressure under control: High blood pressure later in life may contribute to blood vessel blockages and tangles linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.
They took a survey in their teens. 60 years later, these Puyallup students are being recruited for a new one
Here’s a local take on a national survey from the early 1960s.
More than 400,000 high school students from 1,353 schools across the country participated in Project Talent between 1960 and 1963. About 1,269 of the students were from Puyallup High.
And now, 130 of those students, some no longer living in the United States, were tracked down to take another survey.
This time, the focus is on health.
“There’s a big push to fund Alzheimer’s research,” Project Talent director Susan Lapham said. “Baby Boomers are edging into a time period where Alzheimer’s really becomes an issue.”
Talking about Death
What constitutes a good death? While end-of-life care has come a long way, the aims of the medical industry are often in conflict with the wishes of patients.
LaCroix, Sparkling Ice, Bai and beyond: Are fruit-flavored waters good for you?
I’ve never liked the taste of water, so this discussion of what’s in some of the more common substitutes for plain water interested me.
There are so many different ways to hydrate these days — it’s clear we’ve come a long way from watered-down water. If you love fruit flavors and want to try something new, these new beverages can make a great addition to your hydration rotation — just take a few extra seconds to read what’s in the fine print.
The Power of Positive People
While many of us focus primarily on diet and exercise to achieve better health, science suggests that our well-being also is influenced by the company we keep. Researchers have found that certain health behaviors appear to be contagious and that our social networks — in person and online — can influence obesity, anxiety and overall happiness. A recent report found that a person’s exercise routine was strongly influenced by his or her social network.
Why don’t we know more about migraines?
A look at one of the oldest recorded human ailments.
Given the prevalence of migraines among women, this apparent neglect could be a result of how physicians tend to underrate pain in female patients. It may also reflect the historic – and similarly gendered – associations between migraines and mental illness.
© 2018 by Mary Daniels Brown
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