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A new study has shown that older adults can reduce the risk of becoming frail by following the Mediterranean diet. Frailty is a highly common syndrome that often develops in older adults. The risk of frailty is well known to increase with age. Frailty is related to sustaining additional damage during a fall, eventual disability, ...click here to read more

With the world’s population aging, more and more people are losing their memory. This is why there is a strong focus on finding preventative measures for memory loss, preferably natural remedies. Researchers examined the effects of tai chi on different levels of mild cognitive impairment — a precursor to future more serious memory loss — ...click here to read more

Proteinuria (abnormal proteins in the urine) is a common side effect of stroke, but there is little known about the connection between proteinuria and patients who also suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) following a stroke. Previous studies have hypothesized a 50–92 percent increased risk of stroke with the presence of proteinuria in hypertension patients. ...click here to read more

Getting older is one of the major contributing factors of memory loss. Over time, our ability to recall weakens. For some, this progresses to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and eventually, these individuals no longer have any memory of who they are or the world around them. Another risk factor that researchers and doctors are becoming ...click here to read more

Alcoholism is an ever growing problem faced by societies throughout the world. About 86 percent of Americans over the age of 18 reported drinking at some point in their lifetime. Alcohol Awareness Month, held on April of every year, aims at increasing awareness about its causes, treatment, and recovery. This year the theme is “Changing ...click here to read more

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage of kidney disease (stage 5) in which the kidneys cannot function any longer are unable to keep up with the daily needs of the body. At this stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary in order to treat the disease. The role of the kidneys ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a very scary realization that many older adults face. Although not a normal part of the aging process, the risk of memory loss increases with age. Yet, there are many contributing factors that increase one’s risk of memory loss aside from age. Understanding the different causes of memory loss is important because ...click here to read more

It’s time for our weekly health round up. This week, we focus on some important articles on eye health, memory, muscle pain, and heart. Explore the difference between glaucoma, cataracts,  and panuveitis. We also have an important article on the effects of alcohol on memory. Other than that, take a look at how you can ...click here to read more

This Brain Awareness Week, we focus on bringing you information on foods for brain power, brain stem stroke, cerebral atrophy (shrinking of the brain), the link between Alzheimer’s disease and a protein diet, and catatonic depression, which causes an individual to display abnormal behavior. Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide campaign conducted in the third ...click here to read more

When joint pain strikes, many of us pop a few pills to achieve temporary relief so we can carry on with our day. But when painkillers don’t work, you’re left taking more pills and feeling miserable as you are stricken with pain. Numerous studies have linked taking too many anti-inflammatory pills to health problems including ...click here to read more

Alcohol and memory loss are very closely related to one another. People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis are more likely than those who only drink moderately to develop early-onset dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions as they get older. A French study conducted earlier this year showed a strong correlation between ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline is an unfortunate medical reality that can affect any one of us as we age. It is also one of the primary symptoms associated with degenerative conditions such as dementia. There are ways to combat this eventuality, however. We have all heard the phrase “use it or lose it” when it comes to ...click here to read more

Although memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease commonly occur among older adults, they are not an inevitable part of aging. Although there is generally a higher risk of dementia in old age, there are lifestyle factors you can partake in to reduce your risk. One of those factors is exercising regularly—a recent study has uncovered ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease that sets in later in life could be prevented by consuming a high protein diet of nuts, meat, and fish. The Link between Protein and Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease that is characterized by impaired cognitive functioning and memory decline results from the deposit of amyloid-β (protein plaques) in the brain. While this protein ...click here to read more