Recent research has unveiled promising news about diet and brain health. A study published in the journal Neurology suggests that closely following the MIND diet may lower the risk of cognitive impairment, especially among women and Black participants. While the study indicates a significant association, it does not confirm that the MIND diet directly prevents… Read More »
Run, swim and bike for a healthy brain: Scientists uncover yet MORE evidence that strenuous exercise may stave off age-related decline Study found cycling halted decline of grey matter by increasing oxygen uptake The brain region helps control cognitive abilities and decreases as we get older They recommend two-and-a-half hours of moderate exercise every week… Read More »
Screening could lead to fewer embryos with inherited conditionsDR G. Moscoso/Science Photo Library By Alice Klein A marked fall in the number of babies born with inherited illnesses is possible, as a pre-pregnancy DNA test is used more widely. The test checks whether prospective parents carry genes that, if both pass a copy to their… Read More »
The role of chief information officer in the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, and in some cases dramatically, according to a survey from Black Book Research of health information technology leaders and non-IT hospital leaders. Last year, IT leadership roles were evolving from providing infrastructure, applications and analytics support into being an overall strategic business… Read More »