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Cognition and brain structure can be affected by dysglycemia – blood glucose abnormalities – in older adults. The researchers conducted a cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort study, examining the association of dysglycemia with cognitive function. The researchers found that dysglycemia correlated with a higher number of brain infarcts, white matter hyperintensities volume, and decreased total white ...click here to read more

It is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation that seniors over the age of 65 aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, but for many this goal is hardly attainable. Many of us find it difficult to fall asleep or even stay asleep, so by the time we wake up we are tired and ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease is a growing problem which is even surpassing the cases of liver disease resulting from excessive alcohol. The main contributor to fatty liver disease is an unhealthy diet as fat from the food we eat permeates the liver. It is estimated that fatty liver disease affects 80 to 100 million people in ...click here to read more

There are three types of angina: stable, unstable, and variant. This article will focus primarily on unstable angina, which is when plaque in the blood vessels either ruptures or forms a blood clot, reducing or blocking the blood flow very suddenly. Unstable angina is not relieved by your common medications – rather, it requires emergency ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease risk in obese diabetics is lower after weight loss program. Participants of the Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Management) program experienced significant weight loss, which translated to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease five years later. The study monitored 129 participants with an average body mass index of 38. Average weight loss was ...click here to read more

Vision loss in diabetic retinopathy patients can be prevented with an advanced version of an anti-inflammatory molecule present in our body. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in diabetics as high levels of glucose damage the nerves behind the eyes. Scientists have developed a man-made version of soluble gp130, or sgp130, that is ...click here to read more

Heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure risk increases with alcohol abuse. The risk of these heart conditions has been found to climb up with excessive alcohol drinking as much as with other known risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and obesity. Heart disease still remains to be the number one ...click here to read more

Now that it is 2017 we are all focusing on our New Year’s resolutions, although statistics show only eight percent of people actually stick to them. Instead of being part of the other 92 percent who don’t follow through on their commitments, join the health-conscious minority by choosing easy-to-follow resolutions that can greatly improve your ...click here to read more

If you haven’t visited your eye doctor in a while, you’re putting your eyes at risk – and your overall health, too. This is because your eyes aren’t only the window to your soul, but also to your health. Sure, your eye doctor looks primarily for the signs of vision problems, but did you know ...click here to read more

When we become stressed out bodies release cortisol – the stress hormone – which helps us cope with challenges. Cortisol’s role is to convert protein into energy by releasing glycogen and counteract inflammation. When cortisol is released in the body temporarily, this is okay and won’t have long-lasting detrimental effects to health as it is ...click here to read more

There is a greater risk for winter falls, especially among older adults, as the roads and walkways become slippery due to ice and snow. Falls, in general, are detrimental to the health of older people because they can cause disability and worsen quality of life. Therefore, it’s important to not only recognize a potential fall ...click here to read more

Why do some people jump in icy water for a polar bear swim to ring in the New Year? Or stay up far past their bedtime just to witness the stroke of midnight as the calendar changes (whether you’re blowing noisemakers and kisses at a party or cozied up on the couch watching the ball ...click here to read more

The drug fenofibrate has shown promise to reduce the risk of heart disease among some type 2 diabetes patients. More specifically, fenofibrate was shown to be effective in those diabetics who had high triglyceride levels and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels despite taking statins. Fenofibrate is commonly used to reduce triglyceride count, but the researchers ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses digestive problems including diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon detox. Digestive woes are a big issue, especially around the holidays when we are deviating from our diets. Below you will discover diverticulitis home remedies, natural treatments for ulcerative colitis, the benefits of eating walnuts for your colon, and other ...click here to read more