Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

New research suggests that postmenopausal women’s risk of osteoporosis does not increase if they have had kidney or bladder stones. Osteoporosis is associated with bone loss and an increase in fractures, osteoporosis causes vary from lack of calcium, vitamin D and experiencing menopause. By examining data from 150,000 postmenopausal women, researchers found that although kidney ...click here to read more

The consequences of sitting too long are frequently being studied. From hours in front of a computer, to seniors living a sedentary life, the harmful effects of sitting have been compared to those smoking. Latest research suggests leisure sitting time may be linked to higher incidences of specific cancers in women. More specifically, breast cancer, ...click here to read more

One-third of seniors between 65 to 74, and nearly half of those older than 75, have hearing loss, this according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Age-related hearing loss has often been associated with a death in sensory cells, but new research has uncovered another culprit to this aging condition. Researchers ...click here to read more

Smoking tobacco can result in numerous illnesses, diseases and even death. New findings now show it may be a trigger for the onset of schizophrenia. Published in the Lancet Psychiatry, observational studies that documented smoking among those with psychotic disorders were compared with control groups. Out of 3,717 studies, 61 matched the criteria which researchers ...click here to read more

We’re sure you’ve heard the phrase, “stop and smell the roses.” Well if you’re a senior, you should take this advice literally says a study from the University of Minnesota. Researchers found by implementing more nature-inspired spaces – a koi pond or flower beds – in urban dwellings, health among seniors was boosted. Nature settings ...click here to read more

Harvard researchers have linked inflammation and reduction in blood flow to the brain in those with Type 2 diabetes with reduced cognitive function. Type 2 diabetes remains prevalent in the American population. It can lead to other health concerns such as diabetic retinopathy and cardiovascular disease. This study research suggests Type 2 diabetes, in particular, ...click here to read more

Researchers at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center have uncovered that spinal cord injuries are not only on the rise, but are happening more frequently among the elderly. The spinal cord is a long tube-like structure that runs from the brain stem down to the tip of the spine. It is essential to the human body ...click here to read more

If you’re debating going on testosterone therapy, new research suggests it won’t help with ejaculatory dysfunction. It is estimated that 10 to 18 percent of men have problems ejaculating. This can involve amount of semen ejaculated, decrease force in ejaculation and delayed time in ejaculating. Currently there is no approved treatment to help ejaculatory dysfunction. ...click here to read more