The shingles vaccine may offer lower your risk of dementia.
A study published in Annals Of Internal Medicine found that older adults who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine had a 24 percent lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia compared to their non-vaccinated peers. While clinical trials are still need to confirm these results, observations suggest that routine shingles vaccination could serve as an accessible, dual-purpose intervention to support physical and cognitive health in aging populations.
How Vitamin-D can help fight diabetes.
Research published in Jama Network Open, discovered that participants carrying specific genetic variations experienced a 19 percent reduction in diabetes risk compared to a placebo group. The findings suggest that an inexpensive, single genetic test could eventually allow clinicians to personalize preventative strategies for the millions of Americans living with pre-diabetes.
A new paint may be a game-changer for monitoring concussions.
This color-changing coating can measure the exact location and severity of physical impacts. The mechanical force causes a permanent color transition from deep blue to bright red. This technology offers wide-ranging applications, including evaluating concussion risks on football helmets and auditing package handling. The research is published in Advanced Science.
Does it really take 21 days to form a habit?
Researchers have discovered that in mouse models, the shift from mindful behavior to an automatic habit occurs suddenly, just like flipping a switch. Because this internal controller can also actively shift habitual actions back into goal-directed choices, the findings offer promising new hope for reversing long-held bad habits. The study is published in Nature Communications.
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