Senior Health Update Archives - Page 17 of 45

Feelings of fatigue predict death within 3 years in older adults, study claims

An older person’s fatigue levels after undertaking certain activities for a specified amount of time can predict the likelihood that the individual’s death is less than 3 years away. Older adults who scored the highest...

Worrying more may raise heart disease risk in men

Researchers investigated the link between cardiometabolic risk factors and neuroticism in a sample of middle-aged males, the vast majority of whom were white. They found that those who scored higher in neuroticism had more cardiometabolic...

Does the gut play a role in dementia? Here is the evidence

Dementia is a widespread neurocognitive condition, but scientists are still learning what factors may predispose to — or protect from — its development. Recent research indicates that the gut microbiota may play a complex role....

Climate change and mental health: How do we mitigate the risks?

Researchers have explored the relationship between climate change and mental health in a major literature review. The authors found a significant amount of research demonstrating how climate change poses risks to mental health. However, they...

Omega-3: What it can and can’t do for health

Omega-3 fatty acids are lauded for their various health benefits, including reducing inflammation, being heart-friendly, and supporting brain health. However, there are several controversies regarding their efficacy and benefits to human health. In this Honest...

Can intermittent fasting help treat or even reverse type 2 diabetes?

Intermittent fasting involves a regular pattern of eating few or no calories for a fixed period, which can vary from 12 hours every day to 1 or more days each week. Some people follow these...

Dementia: Can probiotics improve cognitive function?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Trusted Sourcepeople. The results of a meta-analysis suggest that probiotic supplementation may improve cognitive function in people with mild...