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Tech Talk: E-bike use tied to less moderate-vigorous physical activity
E-bikes aren't likely to help users reach weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity targets, because riders tend to take fewer and less physically demanding trips than conventional cyclists, suggests a recent study. However, the researchers speculate that
e-bikes may persuade older and/or overweight people who wouldn't otherwise consider using a bike to try the e-bike.
Technology
Menopausal symptoms linked to brain health
Women who experience more hot flashes and night sweats during menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities, according to a new study. White matter hyperintensities are tiny lesions visible on brain scans that become more common with age or with uncontrolled high blood pressure. These brain biomarkers have been linked in some studies to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline.
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Does the Mediterranean diet really reduce dementia risk?
Neither a modified Mediterranean diet nor a conventional diet is linked to a reduced risk of dementia, a new study suggests. The Mediterranean diet includes a high intake of vegetables, legumes, fruits, fish and healthy fats such as olive oil, and a low intake of dairy products, meats and saturated fatty acids. Conventional dietary recommendations would include following the US Department of Agriculture's dietary guidelines (https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/).
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Mental resilience curbs adverse effects of diabetes in older adults
Psychological resilience--having attitudes and behaviors that help people bounce back after stressful challenges--may help older individuals with type 2 diabetes have fewer hospitalizations, better physical functioning, lower disability, better mental quality of life, and a lower likelihood of becoming frail, according to a recent study.
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Strategy helps employers head off "quiet quitting"
Companies can address "quiet quitting" by ensuring that employees spend time with other people who identify with the company, according to a study from North Carolina State University. The findings can inform everything from office layouts to assigning mentors to new employees.
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Strategy helps employers head off
Companies can address "quiet quitting" by ensuring that employees spend time with other people who identify with the company, according to a study from North Carolina State University. The findings can inform everything from office layouts to assigning mentors to new employees.
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