Old-fashioned resistance training like lifting heavy weights repeatedly until you can’t is the best way for men to slow or even reverse age-related muscle loss. The medical term for muscle loss, sarcopenia can boost the risk for falls, frailty, and independence. Resistance training (also called weight training) can be a huge help. It consists of doing upper and...
New research has found a link between the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a problem that affects many people in the world. It can be managed, but there is no cure. There are treatments available to help those with type 2 diabetes, but researchers have recently found that the...
Recent studies have shown that vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture than those who consume meat. While the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are plentiful, this recent discovery is something to keep in mind if you are considering a vegetarian lifestyle. Be sure to talk with your doctor about ways to ensure you...
Nadine Greeff/Stocksy United A new study examined data from over 6,000 Hispanic and Latino individuals who followed a Mediterranean diet.Researchers found that strict adherence to the diet was associated with greater cognition and less memory decline. There are currently over 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., and that number is expected to rise to 13...
Scientists say noradrenergic drugs may be helpful in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Tom Werner/Getty Images Researchers say some noradrenergic drugs used to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression may have some benefits in helping with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.They said the drugs show some small but significant positive effects on cognition, memory, and apathy for...
Did you know that people who have a sight problem are at a greater risk of developing dementia? A recent study showed that those with vision impairment were more likely to develop dementia than those with normal vision. This is an important discovery, as it could help health professionals better identify and treat those at risk of developing...
Experts say wearing a mask in crowded indoor areas is one way to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Irina Velichkina/Getty Images Scientists say COVID-19 reinfections are becoming more common.They say this isn’t necessarily surprising as the novel coronavirus mutates into variants that are more contagious but less deadly.They say the best protection against serious disease from COVID-19 is...
Eggs can get a bad rep because they have some naturally occurring cholesterol. But that doesn’t mean they are a risky choice. And now, a new study suggests that moderate egg consumption may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also include a variety of essential nutrients, including...
Researchers say team sports such as baseball can be more beneficial for children’s mental health. Shoji Fujita/Getty Images Researchers are reporting that team sports are more beneficial to children’s mental health than individual sports.In fact, they say participation in an individual sport can result in greater mental health difficulties than playing no sports at all.However, other experts say...
Most people know that good eye health is essential for seniors, but did you know that poor eye health can lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline? This is something that all seniors and their caregivers should be aware of, as it can potentially impact the quality of life. Vision problems are more common in older adults,...
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