Gut microbes are in constant communication with the rest of our body and they define how we digest food, perform everyday tasks and how we respond to stress. Recently, they have been in the limelight for their role in diseases outside of the gut. Our research has indicated the important role that gut bacteria may have in triggering and accelerating dementia pathology. Read More: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/27/could-gut-bacteria-influence-the-onset-and-progression-of-dementia/

The research, recently published by the New York Federal Reserve and Georgetown University, found an apparent link between declining credit scores and subsequent dementia diagnoses. To do this, they analyzed the credit reports and Medicare data of more than 2.4 million Americans from the years 2000 to 2017 to see if any patterns emerged. Read More: https://www.mensjournal.com/news/study-declining-credit-score-dementia

A new study from scientists at UCLA suggests that maintaining a healthy digestive tract hospitable to “good” bacteria may better equip the brain to deal with the emotional and mental pressures in life Read More: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/your-gut-bacteria-may-affect-how-well-you-cope-with-stress/ar-BB1p1T4N

Everyone knows if a car is running hot then you're heading for a breakdown. But now there is strong evidence that it's the same for humans, too, with studies showing a significant link between chronic inflammation and serious health issues. Inflammation is an important part of our body's defence system. It mobilises the immune system to combat bacteria and other pathogens, or repair damage such as a sprained muscle. Read More: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/top-doctors-explain-little-known-33178806

In a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin lesions, as well as improved quality of life. Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-omega-fatty-acid-intake-lessen.html