Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds | CNN

Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds | CNN

CNN — Taking oral or inhaled glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to curb inflammation in asthma and other autoimmune disorders, may be linked to harmful changes in the brain’s white matter, a new study found. “This study shows that both systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids are associated with an apparently generalized reduction in white matter … Read more

Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds | CNN

Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds | CNN

Publisher’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter series to facilitate a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Cheers couch potatoes! Regular stretching, balance, and range-of-motion exercises are just as good as aerobic exercise at slowing the progression of mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. “My … Read more