Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Hearing problems and vision impairment in seniors reduce active participation in events and activities. It is important for older adults to stay socially active as it helps improve quality of life and overall health outcomes, but their ability to engage in social activities can be hindered with presence of hearing or vision problems. Researcher of ...click here to read more

Even though coffee may stain your teeth, its numerous health perks will make up for that one downside. Coffee has been shown to benefit the liver and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Furthermore, it has been shown to boost metabolism and maintain brain health. And there is now early evidence that ...click here to read more

Intensive treatment of type 2 diabetes can help extend a person’s life, no matter when the treatment begins. For the study, the researchers randomly selected participants who were at risk for type 2 diabetes complications. The subjects received either their regular treatment or aggressive multipronged treatment. After two decades, those who were part of the ...click here to read more

Fewer Americans are dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overall, but this trend has not been seen among black women and middle-aged patients, a new report states. Between 2000 and 2014, there was a 12 percent drop in progressive lung disease deaths, according to the CDC. The researchers suggest the findings are not surprising, ...click here to read more

Gallbladder sludge may lead to gallstones in the elderly. Gallbladder sludge, also known as biliary sludge, is a gel-like bile, a potential precursor to cholesterol stones. In majority of cases, this sludge does not form into stones and can easily dissolve in the gallbladder. Biliary sludge is normal and can be detected through ultrasound. It ...click here to read more

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is when the oil glands – Meibomian glands – do not secrete enough oil or when the oil secreted is of poor quality. Normally, the Meibomian glands secrete oil covering the surface of the eye to keep the water component in our tears from evaporating. This combination of water and oil ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence (UI) in men isn’t as common as it is in women, but it is still a condition that can affect men. Uncontrollable urination or urinary incontinence occurs in eleven to 34 percent of older men, but it is not just an age-related issue. Younger men can also experience UI due to health problems. ...click here to read more

Alcohol drinkers may appreciate the latest health news: Moderate exercise has been shown to offset some of the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol has been linked to a number of negative health outcomes, but the new study suggests that 2.5 hours of exercise a week could reduce those complications. First author Karine Perreault ...click here to read more