Mandy French
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 19, 2026
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Aerobics May Help Improve Brain Health After Menopause (opens the original)
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Regular aerobic exercise may help postmenopausal women strengthen executive function, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimerâs Disease on August 1, suggests that cognitive benefits may appear within 3 to 6 months. This highlights that exercise can be a practical strategy for preserving brain health after menopause. Brain health strategies are crucial during and after menopause, with two-thirds of cases of Alzheimerâs disease occurring in women. Menopause
Diet Quality vs. Counting Calories: Is One Better For Weight Loss? (opens the original)
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A two-year study tested a Mediterranean-style diet adapted for the Southern U.S. (Med-South) against a calorie-focused program. While both groups lost a similar amount of weight, the Med-South group saw a greater improvement in overall diet quality. The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, highlights how different approaches to weight loss may affect diet quality and long-term adherence. The study followed 360 individuals from North Carolina primary care practices who had a BMI of 30
Want to Age With a Healthier Brain? Reading More May Help (opens the original)
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Whether itâs a novel, a magazine, or a graphic novel, reading for pleasure can benefit people of all ages, according to a review published in Psychological Medicine on September 15. Regular reading has been linked to better thinking skills, mental well-being, and a lower risk of cognitive decline. From childhood through older adulthood, this accessible activity may help build cognitive reserve and support brain health. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine,
COVID-19: FDA Approves 4 Updated Vaccines Targeting XFG Variant (opens the original)
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On August 27, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval of four updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi, and Pfizer-BioNTech for the 2026â2027 season. Each of these updated vaccines is designed to target the JN.1-lineage XFG variant, which is currently the most prevalent globally. The updated vaccines are approved for all adults ages 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19. While all of th
Shingles: Recombinant Vaccine May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk (opens the original)
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The recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) may reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease compared with the older live vaccine (Zostavax), according to a study published in Nature Medicine on August 26. The United States began transitioning from Zostavax to Shingrix in 2017, and Zostavax was discontinued in the United States in 2020. The researchers noted that previous studies compared people who had the Shingrix vaccine to those who were unvaccinated. This study compared individuals who had r
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