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Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living

Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living In just two years, people with type 2 diabetes experienced negative changes in their ability to regulate blood flow in the brain, which was associated with lower scores on tests of cognition skills and their ability to perform their daily activities,...

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Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function

Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function In a study that included nearly 24,000 participants, those who experienced a stroke had an acute decline in cognitive function and also accelerated and persistent cognitive decline over 6 years, according to an article in JAMA. Each year, approximately 795,000 U.S. residents experience...

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Two-thirds of Americans Overweight or Obese

Two-thirds of Americans Overweight or Obese New estimates suggest that more than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. Overweight and obesity are associated with a variety of chronic health conditions, which could potentially be avoided by preventing weight...

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