Senior Health Update & Blog - Page 27 of 46

Stress physically alters communication in the brain

Astrocytes, which are brain cells that regulate neuronal communication, show long-term degradation from stress. Written by Robby Berman on April 27, 2020 – Fact checked by Shikta Das, Ph.D. Read full Article

How flickering light can help fight Alzheimer’s

Using mice, scientists have gained a better understanding of the therapeutic benefits of flickering light exposure for Alzheimer’s disease. Written by Timothy Huzar on February 17, 2020 – Fact checked by Paula Field Read full...

Vitamin D may prevent cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s patients

Vitamin D is known to benefit our health by regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body – which helps keep our bones and teeth healthy. But new research suggests that for people...

MS: Dietary interventions may ‘calm down the immune system

A study in mice has shown that a change in diet may slow diseases that involve the activation of the immune system, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Could the findings lead to improved treatments in...

Cancer-related fatigue: Exercise, psychological therapies best treatments

For patients with cancer-related fatigue, exercise is likely to be last on the list of appealing activities. According to a new study, however, physical activity is the best way to combat this common side effect....

How meat, poultry, and fish affect cardiovascular, death risk

Experts know that processed red meats are likely to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. But are unprocessed meats, fish, and poultry less harmful? New research investigates. Written by Ana Sandoiu on February...

How is diet quality linked to death risk?

Data regarding the dietary habits of tens of thousands of adults in the United States suggest that those who follow healthful low fat and low carb diets have a lower overall death risk. Written by...

Can you ‘catch’ heart disease, cancer, and diabetes?

A recent paper outlines an intriguing new theory. The authors ask whether the microbes that inhabit the human body could transfer diseases such as diabetes and heart disease from person to person. Written by Tim...

Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s?

A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D. on January 23, 2020 Fact...

How ‘good’ viruses may influence health

Although the role of “good” viruses in human health is still relatively mysterious, we are slowly unraveling the importance of our viral visitors. In this special feature, we introduce a neglected section of the microbiome...