Obesity, insulin resistance, Alzheimer's links: Diet affects prediabetes, memory

A healthy body is a healthy mind. And a sick, overweight, under-exercised body can mean a tired, lagging, sick mind. A trifecta of health issues connect weight problems, insulin resistance (precursor to Type 2 diabetes) and Alzheimer's disease. A study in JAMA Neurology published July 27, said metabolic syndrome--aka insulin resistance or prediabetes--is often caused by obesity and insulin resistance in turn can cause memory loss with declining age.   Obesity, insulin resistance, Alzheimer's links: Diet affects prediabetes, memory - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Police investigate Ariana Grande on donut licking: Grande spits on donuts

Singer Ariana Grande's donut-licking video caught the eye of public safety and health officials for possible public safety issues. Police are looking into the video, reported the Associated Press July 9. A leaked surveillance video showed Grande licking donuts at a California Wolfee Donuts.  Police investigate Ariana Grande on donut licking: Grande spit on donuts