All posts tagged: symptoms

Neurologist lists unique symptoms of vascular dementia

Neurologist lists unique symptoms of vascular dementia

Published by Daniella Wilson

While Alzheimer’s is the most well-known form of dementia, especially given that life expectancy continues to rise, vascular dementia is the second most common cause of cognitive decline – and for women over 60, the risks can be particularly “hidden.”  Neurologist Dr Silvia Gil, a spokesperson for the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), warns that poor cardiovascular health is often the silent trigger.  Why women over 60 are at higher risk When neurologists discuss vascular dementia, they are referring to a form of cognitive decline resulting from brain damage caused by vascular lesions or a stroke. “These types of lesions can be caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain or a haemorrhage. In either case, the damage is significant enough to adversely affect not only cognition, but also the ability to manage daily tasks independently. Consequently, the individual requires support and supervision from others,” says the neurologist. © Getty ImagesManaging heart health is a critical step in preventing vascular dementia A common question is whether specific risk factors influence the development of …

Yes, you can be allergic to exercise — and the symptoms can be dangerous

Yes, you can be allergic to exercise — and the symptoms can be dangerous

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore People who don’t like to workout will sometimes joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But what many don’t realise is that an allergy to exercise is a real thing – and it can be dangerous if not caught in time. Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a rarely heard of severe allergic reaction to moderate exercise. It can cause intense itching all over the body, followed rapidly by an inability to breathe. It’s estimated that between 2.3% to 5% of all cases of anaphylaxis globally are triggered by exercise. For people with a known allergy, experts recommend avoiding exercise for at least four hours after exposure to the trigger (Getty Images) EIA was first identified in the 1970s by doctors in Colorado after a 30-year-old long-distance runner was hospitalised multiple times, a few days apart, while he was out on a run. Further …

Two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation in Brazil

Two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation in Brazil

Published by Sam Flores

Rio City Hall told AFP on Sunday that the man had tested positive for malaria, but that the “case remained under investigation.” There have been more than 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC since the outbreak was declared on May 15, including nearly 250 deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. Several infections and one death have been confirmed in neighboring Uganda. However, the true reach of the outbreak in the DRC, which is thought to have been circulating before it was detected, is likely to be much wider, the World Health Organization has warned. The Sao Paulo government said that despite the suspected case, “the technical assessment indicates that the risk of the disease being introduced into Brazil and South America remains very low”.  Source link

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

Published by Sam Flores

Reacting to the studies, Dr Jacqui Hanley, head of research funding at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “These two studies add to a growing body of evidence showing progress in detecting the biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease much earlier in life, using a range of biomarkers from blood tests through to advanced brain imaging. Source link

What is heat stroke? The signs and symptoms to look for during a heatwave

What is heat stroke? The signs and symptoms to look for during a heatwave

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore This article was originally published in July 2025 by The Conversation and is being republished as the UK prepares for it’s first heatwave of the year. Beach trips, cookouts and other outdoor activities are in full swing as summer arrives and the first widespread heatwave of 2025 hits. For many people, summer is their favourite time of year. However, summer also brings the risk of dangerously high temperatures. In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year. Older adults and people in areas that historically haven’t needed air conditioning tend to see the highest rates of illnesses during heat waves, as Chicago saw in 1995 when at least 700 people died in a heatwave. Even in places where heat is recognised as a dangerous health threat, people …

Younger partners and sex toy use are associated with less severe symptoms of menopause

Younger partners and sex toy use are associated with less severe symptoms of menopause

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy suggests that orgasms, specifically those achieved through masturbation with sex toys, help alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. The research provides evidence that sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and mental well-being all play interacting roles in how people experience this biological transition. The findings hint that individuals in non-monogamous relationships or those who date younger partners tend to experience fewer menopausal difficulties overall. The authors of the new research wanted to better understand how relationship styles and sexual behaviors influence the often challenging symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, which is the exact point when a woman has not had a menstrual period for a full year. During this transition, the body undergoes significant hormonal shifts that cause an array of side effects, including night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and emotional changes. “Little research focuses on menopause and sex other than the constant reminder that sex diminishes with age,” said Samantha Banbury, a psychology …

Prenatal air pollution linked to ADHD symptoms in school-age children, but not clinical diagnosis

Prenatal air pollution linked to ADHD symptoms in school-age children, but not clinical diagnosis

Published by José Betancourt

A study of children from Tarragona, Spain, found that higher prenatal exposure to air pollution (PM10 and PMcoarse particles, NO2, and NOx gases) was associated with modestly higher teacher-reported ADHD symptom scores in school-age participants. However, the study did not find an association between air pollution exposure and a clinical ADHD diagnosis. The paper was published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the air, such as gases, particles, smoke, and chemical pollutants. It can come from traffic, factories, power plants, heating systems, agriculture, fires, and natural sources such as dust storms. Air pollution is typically described in terms of the substances that comprise it and the size of the particles in the air. For example, PM2.5 refers to very small airborne particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. These particles are especially concerning because they can enter deep into the lungs and may even pass into the bloodstream. PM10 refers to particles with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, including dust, pollen, …

Blood-based aging clock predicts dementia risk years before symptoms

Blood-based aging clock predicts dementia risk years before symptoms

Published by Jenni Sidey

A person’s body can age faster than the calendar suggests, and that gap may carry important clues about dementia risk. In a study of more than 220,000 UK Biobank participants, researchers at King’s College London found that people whose biological age appeared older than their chronological age were more likely to develop dementia over time. They were also more likely to develop it sooner. The pattern was especially strong for vascular dementia, a form linked to reduced blood flow in the brain. The work points to a simple idea with large consequences. Two people may be the same age on paper, but one may show signs of faster internal aging in the blood. That difference, the researchers say, could help identify people who face a greater chance of dementia before symptoms begin. “Our findings suggest that biological ageing data can help identify individuals at risk of dementia before clinical symptoms emerge,” said lead author Dr. Julian Mutz, King’s Prize Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. “By combining …