Senior Health Update Archives - Page 16 of 44

Can herbs and spices lower blood pressure?

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, both of which are leading causes of deathTrusted Source in the United States. Nutrition advice on how to lower blood pressure often includes using...

Palm oil fatty acids may help cancer spread, mouse study shows

Fatty acids are essential for health, but altered metabolism and uptake of fatty acids is a hallmark of metastasis. Saturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid, found in palm oil, can promote the expression of...

Anti-inflammatory diets may protect against dementia

Researchers have recently investigated the link between inflammatory diets and the risk of dementia in older individuals in Greece. They found that those consuming highly inflammatory diets were over three times more likely to develop...

Multiple sclerosis drug may alleviate Alzheimer’s memory loss.

A drug doctors use to treat multiple sclerosis may be effective in treating Alzheimer’s symptoms, including memory loss. In mice, memory improved after 8 weeks of treatment with the drug. The treated mice also showed...

Clean eating: What does the research say?

Clean eating has become the hot topic of many conversations in the wellness world. However, there is controversy surrounding the research behind it, as some scientists argue it can lead to disordered eating. In this...

Social isolation linked to increased inflammation

Social isolation is a widespread issue in the United States. Research has shown that social isolation has links with an increased risk of disease and premature death. A recent study identifies an association between social...

Heart attacks declined during lockdowns, reduced pollution likely a key factor

A large body of evidence shows that air pollution increases the risk of acute cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in susceptible people. A new study links reduced pollution in the United States...

Genetic evidence links vitamin D deficiency to mortality risk in some

Researchers conducted a study to see whether genetic predisposition to high vitamin D levels affects overall health. They found that genetic predisposition to higher vitamin D levels reduces all-cause mortality by 30% in people with...

Anxiety disorders: Does physical activity reduce risk?

People who participated in Sweden’s ultra-long cross-country ski competition developed significantly fewer anxiety disorders over time than a control group. Male and female skiers both experienced a reduced risk of future anxiety disorders. High-performing female...

Gut bacteria may accumulate drugs, which could change their efficacy

A laboratory study that appears in NatureTrusted Source found that gut bacteria can accumulate common drugs, which may alter bacterial function and activity and decrease the effectiveness of drugs. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown....