Health and Fitness

Alzheimer’s disease seems to develop differently in the brains of black patients than in whites. And, black people seem more likely to suffer different types of brain changes that also contribute to dementia, a new study reports. Alzheimer’s disease dementia is generally associated with a build-up of substances known as plaques and tangles inside the brain. But, there are other … [Read more...] about Why Alzheimer’s affects Blacks differently

Could your childhood play a role in how quickly you gain weight? The answer is yes, according to a new study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) and published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. Researchers at MSU analyzed data from nearly 4,000 people who participated in the Americans’ Changing Survey. The individuals were asked a series of questions over a … [Read more...] about Childhood stress may explain your adult weight gain

Lots of time spent sitting may increase a woman’s odds for cancer, but it does not seem to have a similar effect on men, a new study suggests. “Longer leisure time spent sitting was associated with a higher risk of total cancer risk in women, and specifically with multiple myeloma, breast and ovarian cancers. But sitting time was not associated with cancer risk in men,” … [Read more...] about Too much sitting may raise a woman’s cancer risk

In more good news for those who don’t let aging keep them from practicing healthy habits, a new study finds the fittest seniors are half as likely as others to suffer from heart failure. “Older adults can make simple changes to reduce their heart failure risk, such as not smoking, engaging in moderate physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight,” said study author Liana … [Read more...] about Cut your heart failure risk in half as you age

In the women’s bathroom Melanie splashed cold wa- ter on her face and carefully placed eye drops in both of her eyes to hide the cry- ing that she had done in the bathroom stall. She put on her glasses and decided that she would just “blame it on her allergies” if people asked why her eyes were swollen and puffy. New to the school system, Melanie was just yelled at by her new … [Read more...] about No, you’re not crazy…workplace bullying is real!

Researchers recommend more access to birth control, programs that aid work-family balance     Women who are single mothers before age 50 may be at increased risk for poor health later in life, according to a new study. Any period of single motherhood before age 50 was associated with a greater risk of poor health and physical disability years later. The link … [Read more...] about Single moms report poorer health later in life

They were more likely to develop aggressive disease sooner than white patients, study says   Monitoring early stage prostate cancer instead of treating it may not be appropriate for all patients, especially black men, a new study indicates. According to background information with the study, there is currently controversy among oncologists over the best way to handle … [Read more...] about Watchful waiting may not be best for black men with prostate cancer

By Jill A. Gilmer Special to the Milwaukee Times The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute will present an educational forum entitled Addressing Dementia as a Family Affair, Block by Block. This educational program will help to break the silence surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia by offering informational … [Read more...] about Local groups offer free Alzheimer’s information event