Eggs as Alzheimer’s fighter
Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that those who eat an egg at least five days a week can lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 27% compared to those who don’t eat the poultry product.
There are still some benefits of eating eggs occasionally. The study found that those who ate eggs just a few times each month saw the risk decline 17%.
Known as a good source of protein, eggs also provide nutrients, including choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, that promote better brain health.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition
Telemedicine found to be cost-effective
After the COVID-19 pandemic, there was some concern that continuing the use of telemedicine could increase health-care costs. However, researchers at UCLA have found that medical spending has not increased due to telemedicine, though it hasn’t significantly increased visits either.
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Telemedicine supporters had thought better access to health-care providers may encourage more to seek medical assistance, especially those in rural areas or experiencing other gaps in access. Researchers found this hasn’t been the case.
In fact, the study looked at multipayer medical claims data between 2019 and 2023 and found telemedicine visits fell more than 2% during this period.
Source: JAMA Network Open
Nap patterns linked to mortality risk
Those who frequently doze during the afternoon may be at higher mortality risk since the need for excessive sleep may be connected to underlying diseases, a new study shows.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center looked at the connection between older adults who nap during the day and their risk of dying by examining data from wrist monitors during periods of rest. Those who napped an average amount — about an hour for those in their 80s — weren’t connected to a higher risk of mortality. However, those who took longer naps more frequently did show an increased risk.Â
For every additional hour of sleep each day, mortality risk rose 13%.
Source: Rush University Medical Center
Small change adds up to workout gains
Putting in some earbuds and listening to your favorite songs as you exercise can help you have a longer workout, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland compared data from those who chose music to listen to versus those who exercised in silence and found those tuned in extended their workout times by nearly 20%. Participants’ heart rates remained the same, showing that fitness levels didn’t necessarily change, but endurance increased.
Source: Psychology of Sport and Exercise journal
Making bread more a-peeling
While some may use blueberries, bananas or other fruit to add sweetness and health benefits to their bread, new research has found an extract that can boost the antioxidants of your favorite loaf.
Researchers at National University of Singapore found that extract from red dragon fruit peel can lower a bread’s glycemic index and improve texture. The study also found that bread containing this fruit peel had antioxidant levels three times higher than those of white bread.
