Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

An estimated 65 percent of older adults over the age of 65 have some level of vision problems. It is well known that vision impairment can impede on a person’s ability to function, but how vision loss can affect a person’s cognitive and physical functions is yet to be understood. For the study, researchers looked ...click here to read more

New treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been uncovered in a study. The researchers found a new pathway in the liver, shedding light on a new potential means of treating NAFLD. The researchers found that a protein TRPV4, part of the defense system of the body, can activate the release of nitric oxide. ...click here to read more

Holiday decorations definitely add to the festive mood, but they often come with some risks. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has offered up recommendations for parents to keep their little ones safe around holiday décor. For starters, they recommend avoiding or keeping breakable or sharp objects completely out of children’s reach. This also applies ...click here to read more

Researchers at Penn State University have confirmed that the “sniff test” can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Much research has come to light revealing that the sense of smell, or lack thereof, may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. Not only does the sniff test help diagnose and confirm Alzheimer’s disease, but it can also ...click here to read more

Social media may be good for mental health, but may also lead to depression, according to research findings. The researchers reviewed 70 studies that examined the relationship between social networking and depression, anxiety, and well-being. The review demonstrated that social media is an effective way of staying connected with others. It also may be a ...click here to read more

A new study has found that some common pain-relieving medications may lead to hearing loss in women. The researchers found that women who used ibuprofen or acetaminophen for extended periods were more likely to develop hearing loss, compared to women who only used these meds for less than a year. Senior author of the study ...click here to read more

Depression in patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy can be reduced with self-care tools. The researchers conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial involving 80 participants with late-stage age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. Participants also had mild depressive symptoms and vision acuity better than 20/200 (the legally blind threshold). The participants either received ...click here to read more

With flu season ramping up, it’s still not too late to protect yourself with the flu shot. Lynnette Brammer of the CDC explained, “Flu activity is still pretty low, but it’s starting to increase.” So far the hardest hit places in the U.S. are New Jersey, Puerto Rico, New York, along with the Southeast and ...click here to read more