Senior Health Update & Blog - Page 39 of 43

Good moods may boost flu shot efficacy for seniors

More reasons to be in a good mood. It may help your health!! Published Wednesday 27 September 2017 By Maria Cohut Read the full story

Stopping aspirin treatment raises cardiovascular risk by over a third

Quitting aspirin raises Cardiovascular risk by 37 percent Published Tuesday 26 September 2017 By Ana Sandoiu Read the Full Article

Women’s dementia risk increased by midlife hypertension

Hypertension onset in midlife may be a dementia risk factor for women, but not for men, say researchers Published Thursday 5 October 2017 By Honor Whiteman Read the Full Article

Eight reasons why coffee is good for you

Could coffee be good for you? Last reviewed Mon 29 June 2015 By Anna Schaefer Reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, MS, RD, LD, CDE Read the full story

Loneliness a bigger killer than obesity, say researchers

Obesity has become a major public health concern but there are two bigger threats: loneliness and social isolation. A must read Published Sunday 6 August 2017 By Honor Whiteman Read the Full Article

Arthritis drug could cure severe heart condition

A drug currently being trialed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has the potential to be the first ever drug to prevent aortic valve stenosi! Published Tuesday 13 June 2017 By Honor Whiteman Read the Full...

Strawberry compound may prevent Alzheimer’s

Fruits and vegetables could help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease! By Honor Whiteman Published Tuesday 11 July 2017 Read the Full Article

Extra-virgin olive oil may prevent Alzheimer’s

Like extra-virgin Olive oil? It may help to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Published Wednesday 21 June 2017 By Ana Sandoiu Read the Full Article

Autoimmunity may have role in Parkinson’s disease

For the first time, evidence found that autoimmunity may have a role in Parkinson’s disease By Catharine Paddock PhD Published Wednesday 21 June 2017 Read the Full Article

Heart failure risk may be affected by weight gain

Gaining just a little weight can put a person at an increased risk of heart failure, a new study shows. By Maria Cohut Published Friday 21 July 2017 Read the Full Article