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Activity is important, cutting down on risks of everything from cardiovascular disease to dementia to depressive symptoms. But do you need all 10,000 steps every day?

Researchers say changes are particularly beneficial for carriers of a gene that may raise the risk of dementia

CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:CRVO) on Monday shared 32-week data from the Extension phase of its Phase 2b RewinD-LB trial evaluating oral neflamapimod in patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).

Imagine two people in their 70s. Both are active, live independently and enjoy life. But over the next 15 years, one of them develops two or three chronic illnesses – heart disease, diabetes, depression – while the other remains relatively healthy. What made the difference?

The Nolans star Anne Nolan has admitted she suffers from anxiety because she's so worried "about dying" after battling cancer and losing two of her sisters to the disease.

Lakshmi (name changed), a school headmistress, was well-known for her warmth, boundless energy and legendary parties. A few years after retirement, she began to wane with mild signs of cognitive decline, which quickly deteriorated into dementia after the loss of her husband.

Under current laws, rescue organisations are not required to be licensed in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

The RSPCA likened the process to ‘Deliveroo for dogs’

From acute viral infection to ‘zombie’ vessels

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise.

Fast food is everywhere. It’s quick, cheap, and sometimes feels like the only option when you’re busy. But some fast-food items are so loaded with unhealthy ingredients that nutritionists quietly warn they might be even worse for your health than cigarettes. That’s a bold claim, but it’s not just about…