Senior Health Update Archives - Page 23 of 44

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...

What are the health benefits of vitamin D?

A human body produces vitamin D as a response to sun exposure. A person can also boost their vitamin D intake through certain foods or supplements. Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE,...

What causes constant nausea and how to treat it

Nausea is a feeling of discomfort that makes a person feel as though they might vomit. Constant nausea is when this feeling lasts for long periods. Medically reviewed by Dr. Sirisha Yellayi, DO — Written...

Heart rate could predict depression risk

New research has identified a link between heart rate and depression, which could help with the diagnosis and treatment of the mental health issue Written by Timothy Huzar on September 16, 2020 — Fact checked...