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To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (14683)7/18/2019 10:04:13 AM
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New Research Finds A Big Link Between Physical Exercise & Alzheimer's


By Emma Loewe mbg Sustainability Editor



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July 17, 2019 — 20:22 PM

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Approximately 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's today, and though the root cause of the disease is largely unknown, we suspect that genetics and lifestyle both play a role. A new studyout of Massachusetts General Hospital provides some fresh clues on how we can protect ourselves from this aggressive form of dementia.

By studying the routines of 182 older adults in a clinical setting, the researchers found that those who kept up with physical activity were less likely to experience cognitive decline. This isn't altogether surprising, considering the World Health Organization already recommends regular exercise as a preventive measure against Alzheimer's. What is new information, though, is the amount of exercise that proved beneficial (8,900 steps a day seemed to be enough to do the trick) and the exact way that this movement affected the brain.

The study's authors found that physical activity reduced the amount of b-amyloid (Ab), a protein fragment that seems to accumulate in the brain during the early stages of Alzheimer's, before physical symptoms present themselves. This is the first study to find that exercise might have a beneficial impact during this early, "pre-clinical" stage of Alzheimer's. It's good news because it shows that doctors may one day be able to put holistic treatment plans in place at the first sign of disease.

Jasmeer Chhatwal, M.D., Ph.D., a corresponding author of the study, cites this as yet another reason everyone—regardless of age or predisposition to Alzheimer's—should make exercise a priority.

"One of the most striking findings from our study was that greater physical activity not only appeared to have positive effects on slowing cognitive decline, but also on slowing the rate of brain tissue loss over time in normal people who had high levels of amyloid plaque in the brain," he writes.

The team at Massachusetts General Hospital is now busy zeroing in on the exact type and duration of exercise that's most beneficial in reducing b-amyloid in the brain. Previous research has found that strong legs in particular contribute to a more robust hippocampus, the part of the brain that processes memories, so it'll be interesting to see if their findings come out in favor of leg day too.

In the meantime, we can all practice other brain-healthy practices like getting quality sleep and eating a diet rich in dark, leafy greens, whole grains, and plenty of fermented foods.

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To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (14683)8/1/2019 12:49:18 PM
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What are you people doing up there?

Doctors Have No Idea Why Young Canadians Are Getting Ass Cancer At Higher Rates
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It has affected 1 in 13 Canadian men and 1 in 16 Canadian women.

Colin Leggett1 day ago
Updated on July 31 @ 12:56 PM


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Even with all of the advances in medical science the world has seen in the last few years, there are still major issues affecting young, healthy people. In particular, colorectal cancer rates among young Canadians are rising, and it may have to do with people gaining more weight in recent years.

According to a study published in The Lancet, colorectal cancer rates have decreased overall in developed countries including Australia, Denmark, and Canada. However, in those same countries, the prevalence of colorectal cancer increased among people under the age of 50. Canada saw an increase of 3.4% in this age group.

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So what is causing this increase among young people? According to Colorectal Cancer Canada, factors including weight gain, smoking, drug use, and excess drinking can all contribute to colorectal cancer.

Dr. Leah Smith, senior manager of surveillance at the Canadian Cancer Society, told Global News, "We know that excess body weight is a major risk factor for colorectal cancer. Rates of obesity are increasing in our population so that could explain the increase.”

Screening for these cancers may be uncomfortable, but the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology recommends that anyone who has a history of colorectal cancer in their family start getting screened earlier. Screening can greatly lower the risk of death from colorectal cancer, as it's one of the most treatable forms of cancer.

Roughly 26,800 Canadians were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2017, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. It's estimated that one in 13 Canadian men and one in 16 Canadian women will develop some form of colorectal cancer. The five-year survival rate for this form of cancer is 63 percent in men and 65 percent in women.

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