Nutrient found in eggs helps lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's, research shows
A study of over 1,000 older US adults found that this intake was associated with a 47 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's over nearly seven years.
The primary benefit is linked to choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, which plays a crucial role in memory and brain function.
Egg yolks also contain omega-3 fatty acids, known for their neuroprotective properties, further contributing to brain health.
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The Sun
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- The Sun
The 11 signs you could have Lyme disease as Justin Timberlake shares battle with ‘relentlessly debilitating' condition
JUSTIN Timberlake has opened up about living with "relentlessly debilitating" Lyme disease. The Sexy Back singer shared the news in a candid Instagram post after facing criticism for his at-times lacklustre performance while on tour. 5 5 "As I'm reflecting on the tour and festival tour, I want to tell you a little bit about what's going on with me," Justin wrote. "Among other things, I've been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease - which I don't say so you feel bad for me, but to shed some light on what I've been up against behind the scenes. "If you've experienced this disease - or know someone who has - then you're aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically." Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks - tiny, spider-like creatures that live in grassy or wooded areas. The first symptom of the illness tends to be a red, bulls-eye ring around the bite. But people bitten by bacteria-laden ticks can be struck with debilitating symptoms days or months afterwards. These can include severe headaches, joint pain shooting pains or tingling in the hands or feet, and episodes of dizziness. A number of celebs have spoken out about suffering from the disease - from Bella Hadid and her mum Yolanda, to Justin Bieber, Miranda Hart and Ben Stiller. Justin took to Instagram to reflect on his recently-concluded world tour for the album Everything I Thought It Was. He described it as 'the most fun, emotional, gratifying, physically demanding, and, at times, gruelling experience". Throughout his tour, Justin was accused of "hardly singing," with many branding his performances "lazy" - prompting a moment of frankness from the singer. "I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself," he wrote. "But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren't misinterpreted." The pop icon didn't say when he was first diagnosed with Lyme disease, but said he was "shocked" to receive the news. 5 5 At the same time, it helped explain some of the symptoms he'd been grappling with. "At least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness." For many, the first sign that they've been bitten by a tick carrying borrelia bacteria - which causes Lyme disease - is a raised, bulls-eye rash. It appears as a single circle that slowly spreads from the site of the tick bite. It may become clear in the centre and look like a target or bull's-eye, or remain red at the centre. The rash often feels warm to the touch, but it's rarely itchy or painful. It can pop up to three months after being bitten by an infected tick, but usually appears within one to four weeks, the NHS says. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates that one in three people infected don't get the rash. And even when it does occur, it may be faint or on an area of the body which isn't very visible like the scalp, behind the ears, behind the knees or on the back. People who don't get a rash may notice symptoms like a fever and chills, headaches, tiredness and joint and muscle aches. But other worrying symptoms can strike days or months after an infected tick bite. These can include: Severe headaches and neck stiffness Rashes on other areas of the body Facial palsy - drooping on one or both sides of the face Arthritis with severe joint pain and swelling - particularly the knees and other large joints Pain in tendons, muscles, joints, and bones Heart palpitations or an irregular heartbeat Episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath Nerve pain Shooting pains, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet Trouble with memory or concentration Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord Lyme disease is usually easier to treat if it's spotted early. Left untreated, the infection can spread anywhere in the body leading to around 70 recognised symptoms, according to Lyme Disease UK. Summer tick bite warning Lyme disease is endemic in many parts of the UK, particularly in woodland or heathland areas, but disease-carrying ticks can also be found in cities and gardens. UKHSA recently issued a summer warning about tick bites, after the latest annual data showed that there were 1,581 laboratory confirmed cases of Lyme disease reported in 2024. "While cases have fallen by 5.2 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, the number of confirmed cases is likely an underestimate of the true burden of Lyme disease in England," the health watchdog warned. Most confirmed cases were reported in people living in the South West, South East and London regions, though cases were detected all over the country. Cases tend to peak in the spring and summer months as the risk of exposure increases. "It's important to seek treatment as soon as possible if you start to develop symptoms of Lyme disease after a tick bite," UKHSA went on. "Some people may not notice that they have been bitten as ticks are small and their bites rarely cause pain, which is why it's important to check for ticks on all parts of the body soon after spending time outdoors this summer "Not all ticks are infected and not everyone who is bitten by an infected tick will develop Lyme disease. "To pass on the infection, the tick needs to be attached for many hours. "You are unlikely to develop Lyme disease if you just see a tick crawling on you which has not yet attached and fed." How to prevent tick bites and remove the critters Tick bite prevention and correct removal is crucial when it comes to avoiding Lyme disease. Here's what you can do to cut your risk: Carry a tick removal tool with you at all times. Use insect repellent during outdoor activities. Avoid walking through long grass and stick to pathways. Tuck trousers into socks if walking in grassy, wooded and overgrown areas. Wear light-coloured clothing so you can spot and brush off any ticks. Check for ticks when you get home. Check children and pets too. Remember that you could be exposed to ticks whenever you spend time outdoors, including in grassy areas, woodlands, parks, or even your own garden. If you are taking part in a high risk activity, it is possible to buy pre-treated clothing from camping or outdoor activity shops that has been sprayed with the repellent permethrin. You can also spray clothing and shoes with this product yourself. Use repellents safely. Always read the label and product information before use. You can use fine-tipped tweezers to remove ticks. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upwards with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick as this may leave its mouth parts embedded, or cause it to regurgitate disease-causing fluids. If any mouth parts do break off, they may be removed with a sterilised needle or tweezer points. Do not squeeze or crush the body of the tick, because its fluids (saliva and gut contents) may contain disease-causing organisms and leak into the host's body. Do not handle the tick with bare hands, because certain disease-causing organisms may enter through breaks in the skin, or through mucous membranes (if you touch eyes, nostrils or mouth). After removing the tick, disinfect the bite site with an antiseptic wipe or wound wash and wash your hands with soap and water. The best way to dispose of it is to place it in a tissue and squash it between the tissue, ensuring no fluid touches your hands. Then flush away the tissue or dispose of it in the dustbin. This will prevent the tick from going on to bite another person or animal. Although not every tick carries disease, immediate removal of an attached tick is recommended.
The Independent
37 minutes ago
- The Independent
Couple welcomes world's ‘oldest baby' born from embryo frozen in 1994
A boy born in Ohio from an embryo that was frozen for over three decades has reportedly set a new world record as the world's "oldest baby". Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born to parents Lindsey and Tim Pierce on 26 July, about 31 years after his embryo was frozen. After trying for seven years to conceive a baby, the couple from London, Ohio, chose to adopt an embryo created through IVF in 1994 by Linda Archerd, now 62 years old, and her then-husband. "We had a rough birth, but we are both doing well now,' Lindsey Pierce told MIT Technology Review. "He is so chill. We are in awe that we have this precious baby!" Ms Pierce said they didn't "go into it thinking we would break any records. We just wanted a baby". The newborn is believed to have broken the record for the 'oldest' baby, which was previously held by twins born in 2022 from embryos frozen in 1992. She said her family and church family think 'it's like something from a sci-fi movie'. Ms Archerd created four embryos, out of which one became her daughter, now aged 30, and three others were left in storage. Despite her separation from her husband, Ms Archerd was adamant about not discarding the embryos, donating them for research, or anonymously giving them to another family. She said it was essential for her to remain involved in the process, as the child would be a biological sibling to her adult daughter. 'It's my DNA; it came from me … and [it's] my daughter's sibling,' she told the MIT Technological Review. She reportedly spent thousands of dollars annually on storage until she discovered Nightlight Christian Adoptions – a faith-based agency that runs the Snowflakes program. The initiative allows embryo donors to select the adoptive couple after taking into account preferences such as religion, race, and nationality. Ms Archerd said she requested a married, Caucasian, Christian couple based in the US. "I didn't want to go out of the country," she added. 'It's been pretty surreal. It's hard to even believe," said Ms Archerd, who is yet to meet the baby.
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
The real reason the rich and famous get lyme disease so often - as Justin Timberlake reveals he has the illness that also hit Justin Bieber and Kelly Osbourne
Justin Timberlake is the latest star to reveal he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease—and the former N*Sync singer is in good company. The 44-year-old joins the likes of Comedian Miranda Hart, model Bella Hadid, singer Justin Bieber, actor Ben Stiller and TV personality Kelly Osbourne in having the tick-borne condition. He revealed in an Instagram post: 'I've been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease—which I don't say so you feel bad for me—but to shed some light on what I've been up against behind the scenes.' Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection usually contracted after being bitten by a tick, causing flu-like symptoms which can last for a few weeks, but for reasons not yet understood, some patients suffer for years. The disease has seen an upsurge in prevalence across swathes of the US, and whilst latest figures show cases have fallen in the UK, experts warn the number of confirmed cases is likely an underestimate of the true burden of the disease. So why does it seem like so many of the rich and famous are being diagnosed with it? Professor Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious diseases from the University of East Anglia, told the Daily Mail there could be some factors that make celebrities more vulnerable to Lyme disease. He said the stars' increased leisure time and typically greater access to the wilder outdoor areas where ticks reside could simply make it a numbers game. 'If there is a rich and famous or class bias in this, it's probably because they spend more time walking around in wooded parkland, more money to go out to those areas, or have big homes with these sorts of places,' Professor Hunter added. The fact that celebrities are more likely to live in the US, where Lyme disease is more famously prevalent, could be another factor. 'As you're walking along the ticks jump on your legs and crawl their way a blood feast and give you Lyme disease,' he said. 'If you go walking in these sorts of places the best thing to do is check, when you get home, that you don't have any ticks on you and if you have remove them safely.' Mr Timberlake said: 'When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. 'But, at least I could understand why I would be on stage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.' His diagnosis came whilst he was on tour, which kicked off in April 2024, leading to a stream of criticism on social media which labelled his performances as lackluster. More recently, fans have speculated that he looked more tired than usual and could be suffering ill health. Mr Timberlake addressed the comments in his post, saying: 'I was faced with a personal decision. 'Stop touring? Or keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body wsa feeling. I'm so glad I kept going.' He added: 'I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself. 'But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren't misinterpreted. Addressing his fans he added: 'Not only did I prove my mental tenacity to myself but, I now have so many special moments with all of you that I will never forget.' Professor Hunter said testing for Lyme disease is a complex, and sometimes controversial, topic with some tests offered by some private clinics not recognised by health authorities. Clinicians have previously warned that some clinics are effectively offering Lyme disease diagnosis on demand for patients seeking an answer for symptoms, real or imagined. This can particularly be the case for people who suffer 'chronic' or ongoing Lyme disease symptoms that can last for years. Experts like Professor Hunter say some chronic Lyme disease cases are certainly real, but others are likely to be suffering from other conditions. 'There are people who do get longer term symptoms but probably not as frequently as people who believe they have,' he said. 'A range of symptoms, longer term, are headaches, neck stiffness, rashes, facial palsy which is partial paralysis of face muscles, arthritis and joint pain is a common one, intermittent pain in tendons, palpitations, dizziness, inflammation, nerve pain. 'The problem is all of those are quite common in the population in the whole, some people particularly as you get older get joint pain quite often which can just be wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis, or Lyme disease. 'Distinguishing them, other than by definitive blood tests, is not easy.' Mr Timberlake is not the first celeb who has spoken out publicly about their battle with Lyme disease in recent years. Yolanda Hadid said that she had suffered deep depression amid a pileup of symptoms for the better part of a decade which she attributed to chronic Lyme. 'I can't begin to describe the darkness, the pain and the hell I lived through every day,' the socialite told British Vogue in February 2021. 'This disease brought me to my knees.' Her daughter, Bella also last year described how she had undergone 100 days of treatment amid a battle with the condition that stretched nearly 15 years. Musical artist Justin Bieber said, in January of 2020, that doctors had diagnosed him with Lyme disease after receiving nasty remarks about his appearance. 'While a lot of people kept saying "Justin Bieber looks like s***, on meth" etc. they failed to realize I've been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health,' the Grammy-winning artist wrote on Instagram. The first sign of the disease, which is also found in the UK and Europe, is a tell-tale bullseye rash that develops where the person was bitten, but this only appears on some people. This rash can appear up to three months after the bite. Sufferers then develop general flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, headache, swollen joints and a fever, which can last for a few weeks. The delay between the bite, the rash which may not appear and the broad symptoms which could belong to a variety of other conditions, means patients can struggle to get a diagnosis. Two blood tests that can diagnose Lyme disease are available, but the NHS warns they can be unreliable in the early stages of the disease. A course of antibiotics is typically enough to treat most Lyme disease patients, though the process can take several weeks. However, for reasons scientists are still exploring, some people with the disease can suffer ongoing symptoms for years. The NHS warns that, as this form of the disease is still not understood, there is no agreed upon treatment. Previous research has suggested the vast majority of people diagnosed with Lyme disease do not actually have the condition. Experts from John Hopkins University in the US found that out of a sample of over 1,200 patients diagnosed with Lyme disease over 13 years, three-quarters were not affected, according to gold standard blood tests. Publishing their findings in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, they said this had led to patients being commonly given 'unnecessary antibiotic treatment'. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is now reminding people of the steps they can take to protect themselves against tick bites this summer, as latest figures show there were 1,581 confirmed cases of the disease reported last year. Whilst this is a 5.2 per cent decrease compared to 2023, experts warn the true figure could be much higher. A rash A rash is one of the most obvious signs of Lyme disease to look out for. The erythema migrans (EM) rash, often referred to as a bull's-eye rash due to its red circular rings, should be treated straight away, says the charity Lyme Disease UK. However, the rash doesn't always present in the same way, especially on darker skin, and a third of people do not develop a rash at all. It can also not take on a ring shape and instead have a solid or bruise-like appearance. The behaviour of any rash after a tick bite is the most important thing to be aware of, warns Lyme Disease UK. An EM rash takes at least three days, and in some cases up to three months, to appear. It generally isn't itchy, painful, or hot, and gradually spreads outwards. However, if you have redness or itchiness immediately after a tick bite is usually a histamine reaction. Flu-like symptoms Not everyone develops a rash. Some people experience flu-like symptoms. Often likened to a 'summer flu', Lyme Disease UK says some people can get headaches, a stiff neck, muscle pain and fatigue. Some small children may also have behavioural changes as they are unable to articulate how they are feeling, the charity adds. If Lyme disease is left untreated or if it is not treated early on, weeks, months or even years later more serious symptoms can develop. Pain and swelling in the joints, known as inflammatory arthritis, is one of the more serious symptoms that can follow Lyme disease, according to the government website. Muscle and joint pain can also be felt just weeks or days after getting tick bite, the NHS says. Facial paralysis More serious symptoms can develop if Lyme disease is left untreated. Drooping on one side of the face or a weakness of your facial muscles is another indication of an infection. That's because the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can also damage the nervous system, including the facial nerve. Weakness or a paralysis of the facial muscles can be seen in someone infected by Lyme disease and it usually affects on side of the face, according to the charity Facial Palsy UK. This symptom is especially common in children, says Lyme Disease UK. Some people can also experience shooting nerve pains. This pain can feel sharp or prickly and follow the course of the nerve, according to the government website. Memory problems Being forgetful and struggling to concentrate are also later symptoms of the disease. The bacteria that causes Lyme disease can not only cause numbness and nerve pain, but also memory problems and difficulty concentrating, according to the government website. If the disease is treated early on it is less likely you will suffer with memory problems. Eye problems Blurry vision could be a sign of Lyme disease. The Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that causes Lyme disease can also change your vision, according to the charity Guide Dogs UK. People can experience floaters and inflammation typically in the late stages of the disease. However. this vision change can be temporary and can improve or resolve with treatment of the disease. In the early stages the disease can cause conjunctivitis making your eyes bloodshot, irritated and swollen. Due to the neurological effects of the infection, it can cause twitching anywhere on the body including the eyes. The charity also highlights a more rare eye symptom, known as optic neuritis. This is where the optic nerve becomes inflamed, which can lead to severe eye pain and vision loss, but experts say it is unclear how Lyme disease directly causes this to happen.
