Senior Health Update Archives - Page 29 of 44

Social activity in your 60s may lower dementia risk by 12%

New research over a 28-year follow-up period finds significant evidence that frequent social contact at the age of 60 can lower the risk of developing dementia later on. Published Thursday 15 August 2019 By Ana...

How an omega-6 fatty acid may keep heart disease at bay

New research in a mouse model zooms in on the cellular mechanisms that may explain the cardiovascular benefits of a specific kind of omega-6 fatty acid. Published Saturday 20 July 2019 By Ana Sandoiu Fact...

Coffee chemicals could curb prostate cancer

Following a series of experiments, researchers conclude that two compounds found in coffee might help slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Although the findings are preliminary, they are encouraging. Published Monday 18 March 2019 ...

Replacing ‘beef with chicken’ could reduce breast cancer risk

Researchers, using data from more than 40,000 women, conclude that eating red meat is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but consuming poultry appears to link to a lower risk. Published Sunday 11...

Intense light may boost heart health

A novel use of intense light therapy may help decrease the tissue damage experienced during heart attacks, reveals new research in mice. Published Sunday 18 August 2019 By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Paula Field...

Could targeting variants of this gene help fight Alzheimer’s disease?

Scientists have identified gene variants that appear able to alter the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by changing levels of a protein that is present in cerebrospinal fluid. Published Wednesday 21 August 2019 By Catharine Paddock...

Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?

Vitamin A is a nutrient that is essential for maintaining good health, but could consuming it help lower the risk of skin cancer? One new study has found a link between vitamin A intake and...

How does music therapy work? Brain study sheds light

Music therapy works, but no one is really sure how. Now, a novel type of brain scan may provide key insight. Published Saturday 3 August 2019 By Lauren Sharkey Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio Read...

Could this newly discovered protein help treat Parkinson’s?

Researchers have found a protein that could help reduce the aggregation of toxic proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. But does their discovery offer fresh hope or just “a Band-Aid?” Published...

Alzheimer’s: Cell mechanism removes defective protein

The buildup of defective tau proteins is a prominent feature of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The faulty proteins form tangles that disrupt brain function and kill nerve cells, or neurons. Published Wednesday 10 July...