Dementia word formed with wooden blocks symbolising brain health, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline awareness
12 Mar
Medical

Blood biomarker may help predict woman’s dementia risk 25 years before symptoms: Study

A new study suggests that a blood-based biomarker could help predict a woman’s risk of developing dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear. Researchers found that higher levels of phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217), a protein linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, were strongly associated with future cognitive decline among older women who were cognitively healthy at the start of the study.

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Woman stretching leg muscles before exercise highlighting importance of regular workout and healthy fitness habits
05 Mar
Medical

‘All-or-nothing’ attitude may hurt exercise habit: Study

A study has found that an “all-or-nothing” mindset may be a major barrier preventing people from maintaining regular exercise habits. Researchers say many individuals believe workouts must be long, intense and perfectly scheduled, leading them to skip exercise altogether when routines are disrupted. Experts emphasise that flexibility and small, consistent physical activity are more effective for sustaining long-term health and fitness.

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