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Radiation treatment may alleviate symptoms of severe Alzheimer’s disease

A pilot study showed that treatment with a low dose of radiation in people with severe Alzheimer’s disease could improve quality of life. The low dose of radiation causes a small amount of damage to...

Eating dried fruit linked to better overall diet and health

Encouraging people to eat more dried fruit — without added sugar — could be an effective way to boost their intake of vital nutrients, researchers have concluded. Written by James Kingsland on November 29, 2020...

How to treat anxiety naturally

Many people have chronic stress and anxiety. They face symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, tension, a racing heart, and chest pain. Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP Written by Zawn Villines on January...

Loneliness and hunger share a home in the brain

A study finds that when people crave company, the same part of their brain lights up as when they crave food. The research supports the intuitive notion that socializing is a basic human need, akin...

Regularly consuming fish may protect brain health

Cerebrovascular disease — or vascular brain disease — which impacts the blood vessels in the brain, is the fifthTrusted Source leading cause of death in the United States. Health experts associate fish consumption with a lower risk...

Tuberculosis vaccine may help protect against COVID-19

A retrospective, observational study has found that people who received the BCG vaccination — which prevents tuberculosis — were less likely to report symptoms of COVID-19 and less likely to have antibodies against the infection...

What are the benefits of beetroot?

Beetroot has been gaining in popularity as a superfood. Recent studies claim that beets and beetroot juice can improve athletic performance, reduce blood pressure, and increase blood flow. Medically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D.,...

Lifestyle changes may offset cognitive decline

A study of older adults shows how changing diet and increasing physical activity can reduce dementia risk, even if the person already has a diagnosis of cognitive decline. Written by Eleanor Bird, M.S. on September...

Is there a link between thunderstorms and an increase in ER visits?

A new study has found an association between thunderstorms and an increase in the number of older adults seeking emergency care for respiratory issues. Written by Timothy Huzar on September 27, 2020 — Fact checked...

Parkinson’s: Study examines the potential of spinal cord stimulation

A new study finds that spinal cord stimulation could represent an alternate therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease that is resistant to conventional treatments. The researchers claim that this emerging technology may help decrease pain...