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Alzheimer's may lose sense of smell first + Diabetes: healthy diet undermined by u... - C C - Jul 26, 2023
People with increased genetic risk of Alzheimer’s may lose sense of smell first
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996414
INTRO: People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer’s disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory and thinking problems, according to a study published in the July 26, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The gene variant associated with this increased risk of Alzheimer’s is called APOE e4.
“Testing a person’s ability to detect odors may be a useful way to predict future problems with cognition,” said study author Matthew S. GoodSmith, MD, of the University of Chicago. “While more research is needed to confirm these findings and determine what level of smell loss would predict future risk, these results could be promising, especially in studies aiming to identify people at risk for dementia early in the disease.” (MORE - details)
For people with diabetes, healthy eating is not enough if their diet is rich in ultra-processed foods
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996450
INTRO: The very first rule for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is to eat a healthy nutritious diet. Attention to ingested calories, as well as nutrients contained in various foods, become integral parts of a diabetic person's life. However, this might not be enough: an important role in determining the future health status of people with this condition could be played by the degree of processing of foods that end up on the dish. These products are described as "ultra-processed" and are associated with adverse health outcomes, as reported in general population studies.
A study conducted by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has now analyzed whether consumption of ultra-processed foods could be a risk factor also for more vulnerable people, such as those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Results show that a high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular diseases, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet, as reflected by adherence to the Mediterranean Diet... (MORE - details)
RE: Alzheimer's may lose sense of smell first + Diabetes: healthy diet undermined by u... - Magical Realist - Jul 30, 2023
I find I generally avoid processed foods already being prediabetic. Except for sausage. I do loves me some microwaved kielbasa..
What counts as processed food?
breakfast cereals.
cheese.
tinned vegetables.
bread.
savoury snacks, such as crisps, sausage rolls, pies and pasties.
meat products, such as bacon, sausage, ham, salami and paté
microwave meals or ready meals.
cakes and biscuits.