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To avoid disease later in life, regular exercise and a healthy diet are essential. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, following a simple healthy lifestyle can be the key for middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life. Cardiometabolic health risk factors are most noted for including ...click here to read more

Strong and functional muscles are imperative to healthy aging. Leafy greens may help you get there. A new study has found that diets high in nitrate-rich leafy greens may promote muscle strength and functionality independent of physical activity. That’s not to say that exercise or protein won’t help build muscle, but leafy greens can add ...click here to read more

Nocturia is the medical term for sleep interrupted by the urge to urinate. It is one of the most common causes of sleep loss among older adults, and nearly two-thirds of those between 55 and 84 deal with it multiple times per week. A mild case may see you getting up once or twice per ...click here to read more

Green, leafy vegetables are good for overall health, but new research shows that they could also boost muscle strength. The study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that people who consume a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function in their lower limbs. Many older adults suffer from poor muscle function, leading to a greater ...click here to read more

Access to care is one of the most significant factors fueling the racial divide in healthcare. New research shows that rural Black Americans are two to three times more likely to die from diabetes or high blood pressure than rural whites. That gap has remained relatively unchanged for two decades. Healthcare is not free from ...click here to read more

Photos of the retina may provide warning signs that a person is at an increased risk of stroke and dementia. This statement comes after preliminary research from the Mayo Clinic showed that people with damage to the retina are more likely to have signs of disease in the brain The study concluded that patients with ...click here to read more

You likely know that food choices influence blood sugar. Carbohydrates are dietary sugars that have the potential to boost blood sugar, but they all have different effects. To measure that effect, there are two quantifiers: glycemic load and glycemic index. These measurements can help you understand how individual foods influence blood sugar. Glycemic index assigns ...click here to read more

Most people only think of a stroke affecting the brain, but they can also affect the eyes. A rare form of acute ischemic stroke called central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) occurs when blood flow is blocked from the eye’s main artery. CRAO is a cardiovascular event that many health care professionals misdiagnose as an eye ...click here to read more

Usually, when I write about coffee, I’ve got nothing but good news. In fact, I’m enjoying a nice hot cup of drip black coffee right now. But today is not one of those days. Today, I’m going to tell you about some new research that has thrown a strike at coffee’s health profile. Coffee is ...click here to read more

Living on a busy street, near a construction site, or across the street from an elementary school can put you on edge. The noise is loud and continuous and can serve as a consistent source of stress and anxiety. But North America got very quiet about a year ago. And even though some regions have ...click here to read more

When you hear about high blood sugar, what comes to mind? Diabetes risk, weight gain, and maybe a risk to heart health? But what about your brain? High blood sugar – even below diabetes levels – may boost the risk of dementia. A new study from University College London in the UK found that “prediabetes” ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in The Journal of Urology, prostate medication may be associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, is a common condition that is widely treated with pharmaceutical medication. This common condition in older men occurs when the prostate gland becomes ...click here to read more

Within the United States, there are at least five million people currently living with age-related dementia, and as the population increases, these numbers are expected to rise. Researchers are working to find answers to why the numbers are increasing and new prevention and treatment methods. One of these new studies was published recently in the ...click here to read more

In the past, research has been largely limited on the relationship between high fructose diets and the immune system. But a new study by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has provided a deeper understanding of the effects that high fructose can have ...click here to read more