Testosterone may have a protective value against Alzheimer's
(one of the risk factors)
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Older men who have low levels of the male sex hormone, testosterone, are more prone to Alzheimer's disease, experts said today. The research from Saint Louis University adds weight to previous studies that suggested such a link. Lead researcher Dr John Morley said: 'Having low testosterone may make you more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease.
'The take-home message is we should pay more attention to low testosterone, particularly in people who have memory problems or other signs of cognitive impairment.' Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK. As it progresses patients become forgetful and confused and can experience distressing mood swings.
The study, published in the online version of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, analysed data from 153 Chinese men. They were at least 55 years and older, lived in the community and didn't have dementia. Of those men, 47 had mild cognitive impairment - or problems with clear thinking and memory loss. Within a year, 10 men who all were part of the cognitively impaired group developed probable Alzheimer's disease. Read more: dailymail.co.uk
It is usually overlooked in preference for the larger, more flavoursome white variety. But the humble red onion could help prevent heart disease, researchers claim. They have discovered that the vegetable - commonly used in Mediterranean and Indian cuisine - helps remove bad cholesterol from the body, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. Read more: dailymail.co.uk
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