Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

The combination of two serious, chronic health conditions can drastically reduce a person’s lifespan say researchers. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge. About 135,000 deaths were analyzed during prolonged follow-up of nearly 1.2-million people in population cohorts. By analyzing different pairings ...click here to read more

Eating healthy is essential for overall good health, but as we age it may not always be the easiest. Researchers at the University of British Columbia attempted to uncover the best way to boost the consumption of fruits and vegetables among seniors. By using social support as a means to boost intake of fruits and ...click here to read more

A new study has linked secondhand smoke to nonsmokers’ risk of stroke by 30 percent. Stroke accounts for every one in 19 deaths in the U.S and is the leading cause of disability. Deaths from smoking and secondhand smoke are estimated at more than 480,000 annually, according to the CDC. Data was used from the ...click here to read more

Even without freshly baked goods in arm’s reach, if you vividly imagine their smell you’re more likely to be overweight, says a new study. To better understand food cravings, researchers presented their findings at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Researchers believed that one’s ability to imagine odors could ...click here to read more

Since the late 1800s women have been living longer than men. Understanding how women attained this longevity – there is a 70 percent decline in female death rates as opposed to men – has long been the subject of research. Researchers at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology investigated and came ...click here to read more

Researchers are working to uncover what happens in the brains of schizophrenia sufferers. Currently, the cause of schizophrenia is unknown. Although there have been theories linking genetics and environmental factors, an exact cause has eluded researchers. But a study conducted by Georgia State University analyzed brain scans at several locations across the U.S. The study ...click here to read more

Changes to blood pressure guidelines are putting seniors at risk for under treatment, according to a study. Currently, one-third of American adults have hypertension, which contributes to fatal heart disease. Blood pressure guideline changed in 2014, when the Joint National Committee released their eighth update. For those over the age of 60, healthy blood pressure ...click here to read more

We know that healthy habits are essential for overall good health and new research says this can keep our hearts happy. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, research suggests seniors – those over 65 – who partake in healthy habits (drinking in moderation, exercise and not smoking) can reduce their risk ...click here to read more