Senior Health Update Archives - Page 4 of 44

Garlic consumption may help improve cholesterol, blood sugar

A new review and meta-analysis of existing studies set out to find how garlic may impact certain aspects of health. The scientists were interested in how garlic consumption can affect cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglyceride...

Higher testosterone levels may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in men under 65

Researchers are reporting that higher levels of testosterone may help lower the type 2 diabetes risk for men under the age of 65 who are overweight or have obesity. The researchers added that there were...

Does the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP) work for psoriasis?

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is an elimination diet intended to calm inflammation in the body. Although research is limited, it may hold benefits for people living with immune-mediated inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis. Medically...

Young bone marrow transplants may help fight Alzheimer’s, mouse study suggests

Bone marrow contains stem cells that make the many types of blood cell our immune system needs. The diversity of these blood cells drops as we age, and this is thought to contribute to some...

Compound found in coffee may improve muscle health and function during aging

According to a new study, sea buckthorn berries, which have been used as medicinal plants for centuries, contain powerful antioxidants. The findings showed encouraging signs for sea buckthorn berries for treating diabetes and obesity during in...

The next superfood? Sea buckthorn berries may benefit diabetes, obesity

Can drinking kombucha tea help reduce fat by mimicking fasting?

High triglyceride levels in the body are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Healthy lifestyle changes like exercising regularly, losing weight, limiting alcohol use, and eating a healthy diet can help lower triglyceride...

Researchers identify key factors associated with brain aging, dementia risk

New research suggests factors like diabetes, alcohol consumption, and traffic-related pollution may damage a part of the brain associated with dementia. The brain area of concern is the last to develop during adolescence and is...

Flavonol-rich foods may help lower disease risk, boost longevity

Flavonols are natural compounds present in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and tea leaves. A new study shows that consuming a flavonol-rich diet is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and mortality risk...

Form of vitamin B3 may help manage Parkinson’s disease

More than 10 million people globally have Parkinson’s disease. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease. For a few years, researchers have been looking at the energy molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) as a...