Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults improves memory performance. The researchers found that the greater the fitness level an older person had the greater they scored on memory tasks, compared to those with low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Difficulty remembering new information is a common complaint among aging adults, and decreasing memory is a hallmark of early ...click here to read more

Dear friends, Two years ago, I developed an abscess that required a surgical procedure to drain. I know that sounds graphic, but if you’ve ever dealt with an abscess you know that the only way to get a relief is by having it cut open. After the abscess was cut and drained, I still had ...click here to read more

A new review of Canadian packaged food revealed that majority of products, even those labeled healthy, still contain high amounts of added sugar. The study found that two-thirds of products contain at least one source of added sugar. Coauthor of the study Erin Hobin explained, “People may be surprised to learn how many packaged foods ...click here to read more

A high-fat, low-sugar diet improves diagnostic imaging of cardiac sarcoidosis. Previously, diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis using imaging tests was challenging as the images were unclear. Researchers uncovered that having patients consume a high-fat and low-sugar diet up to 72 hours before the testing helps improve the imaging clarity, which in turn improves the accuracy of diagnosis. ...click here to read more

Researchers looked at memory training results in groups with different body mass indexes (BMI) and found that obese adults were less responsive to the training, compared to non-obese participants. For the study, researchers monitored participants’ cognition over 10 years, comparing trajectories of cognitive performance in older adults who were obese, overweight, and of normal weight, ...click here to read more

An immune cell has been discovered that may help fight Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. Found in the meninges around the brain, this rare type of cell may play a critical role in battling numerous neurological diseases and supporting healthy mental functioning. If the power of this cell is harnessed, it could ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) inflammation can be controlled by electrically stimulating the vagus nerve. The researchers developed a device that stimulates the vagus nerve without yielding unwanted side effects. The vagus nerve passes through the neck and thorax into the abdomen and transmits electrical signals between the brain and other organs such as the stomach. ...click here to read more

Blood pressure difference between arms may be a sign of increased cardiovascular disease. If you check your blood pressure using the same arm, you may not be getting a clear picture of your health. Research has found that blood pressure differences between arms could be due to narrowing of an artery in one of the ...click here to read more