Doctor discusses a recent study about dementia.

Tresa Mcneal, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses a recent study about dementia. What You Need to Know: Dementia affects thinking, memory and social ability. Stroke can cause dementia. Dementia risks increase for those who are sedentary. Reduce…

Selenoprotein P Could Become Therapeutic Target for Muscle Loss Caused by Inactivity

Article title: Selenoprotein P deficiency protects against immobilization-induced muscle atrophy by suppressing atrophy-related E3 ubiquitin ligases Authors: Halimulati Abuduwaili, Kyoko Kamoshita, Kiyo-Aki Ishii, Kenta Takahashi, Tuerdiguli Abuduyimiti, Li Qifang, Yuki Isobe, Hisanori Goto, Yujiro Nakano, Yumie Takeshita, Hiroaki Takayama, Kenichi…

Frequent Breaks from Sitting May Improve Daily Blood Sugar Fluctuations

Frequent activity breaks from sitting may improve fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels and stabilize daily fluctuations, according to new research. The study, the first of its length to explore the effects of activity breaks in “free-living” conditions, is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. It was chosen as an APSselect article for August.