Senior Health Update Archives - Page 8 of 44

Minor hallucinations may be an early sign of Parkinson’s-related cognitive decline

New research suggests that people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who have hallucinations early on face a greater risk of rapid cognitive decline. However, minor hallucinations often go underreported and ignored by Parkinson’s disease patients and...

Could probiotics for dry eyes help treat symptoms?

Researchers have identified a probiotic bacterial strain that helped improve dry eye via a mouse model. About 12% of the global population has dry eye, a condition in which the eyes are unable to self-lubricate...

Vitamin D deficiency: Supplements may lower risk of inflammatory diseases

Inflammation is the mechanism by which the body responds to and fights infection. However, chronic, or long-term, inflammation is associated with many diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and dementia. Age, obesity, poor diet, and...

Could eating strawberries daily improve heart and brain health?

Berries, in general, are considered a superfood with many health benefits. Past studies have shown that berries help ease inflammation and help protect certain areas of the body, such as the gut microbiome and cardiovascular...

Alzheimer’s disease: Testing sense of smell may help identify those at greater risk

Alzheimer’s disease is the commonest form of dementia, affecting more than 6 million people in the United States. Early diagnosis is key to managing the disease, but initial symptoms, such as memory issues, are often...

Could monthly vitamin D supplements help prevent heart attacks?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for bone health and immune system support Australian researchers followed a group of older people to see whether vitamin D supplements could reduce the risk of...

Can dietary supplements help treat depression? The latest research

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects many people worldwide. Effective treatments are available, but they do not work for everyone, so some people look to dietary supplements to try and alleviate symptoms....

Experimental drug could boost therapy against colorectal, lung, and other cancers

Researchers have identified a new radioactive substance called CB-2PA-NT as a promising candidate for a theranostics strategy, combining therapy and diagnostics. The substance, which targets neurotensin receptors found in various cancers, demonstrates high uptake and...

High levels of lean muscle might help protect against Alzheimer’s

New research shows high levels of lean muscle might help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. However, further research is necessary to understand if this connection is causal. To achieve lean muscle mass, experts recommend resistance exercises...

The earlier someone develops type 2 diabetes, the higher their dementia risk

A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers in Baltimore analyzed the association between prediabetes and dementia. Their findings did not show an overall association between prediabetes and dementia risk, but...