Senior Health Update Archives - Page 36 of 44

Can beets tackle Alzheimer’s at its root?

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that disrupt the normal functioning of neurons. Could a common vegetal pigment provide the fix? Published Thursday 22 March 2018 By Maria Cohut Fact checked...

Long-term antibiotic use may shorten women’s lives

Taking antibiotics for a long time during late adulthood may be linked with a higher risk of death among women, according to the latest evidence. Published Monday 26 March 2018 By David Railton Fact checked...

High fitness may slash dementia risk, study says

Being physically fit is known to bring a range of health benefits — from staving off metabolic diseases to offering protection against heart disease. A new study may now have uncovered an additional advantage for...

Could omega-6 fatty acids help us live longer?

New research from Finland supports the idea that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may protect us from premature death. Published Tuesday 20 March 2018 By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Jasmin Collier...

Blood thinners slash dementia risk in A-fib patients

New research published in the European Heart Journal suggests that blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin may protect not only against stroke, but also against dementia in people who have atrial fibrillation. Published Wednesday 25 October 2017...

Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer’s

New research finds a compound that prevents brain damage in mice. The substance is a form of vitamin B-3, and the findings suggest a potential new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Published Friday 9...

Going vegan could prevent type 2 diabetes

Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, suggests one strategy that could help to prevent the condition in people who are overweight, and it involves giving up meat...

Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood

Not a lover of Indian food? A new study might change your mind. Researchers have found that a compound in turmeric — the spice that gives curry its golden color — could help to improve...

How fighting ageism may lower dementia risk

New research suggests that the beliefs we hold about old age may influence our risk of developing dementia, even if we’re genetically predisposed to it. Published Thursday 8 February 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked...

Cancer: Targeting protein may stop tumors from spreading

New research published in the journal Oncogene uncovered a protein that helps tumors to spread by enabling them to grow blood vessels. Blocking the protein stopped tumors from metastasizing efficiently in laboratory experiments. Published Monday...