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It is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation that seniors over the age of 65 aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, but for many seniors that goal is hard to attain. Many of us find it difficult to fall asleep or even stay asleep, so by the time we wake up we are ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is tied to mood disorder symptoms and cognitive impairment. The findings were uncovered through a thorough review of published research, which revealed that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) not only affects the joints and causes pain, but it can also affect the central nervous system, spine, and brain as well. Lead author Dr. Andrei Joaquim ...click here to read more

According to a recent study, a parasite found in cat feces and undercooked meat could cause a condition called toxoplasmosis. The researchers believe that affected people frequently experience explosive bouts of rage. In fact, people experiencing intermittent explosive disorder (IED) are more than twice as likely to carry Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis. ...click here to read more

Stroke risk in high blood pressure patients can be detected by ophthalmologists using retinal imaging. A study published in the Hypertension Journal by the American Heart Association presented some pretty amazing findings: retinal imaging could determine a person’s likelihood of hypertension and stroke. This could change the face of these two leading killers, as they ...click here to read more

We often talk about high blood pressure and hypertension, as that is a common ailment as we get older. Of course, rising blood pressure is a real health concern as it can contribute to many health complications. But low blood pressure, albeit discussed far less often, is also an important health issue that can have an ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis management can be achieved through an anti-inflammatory diet and Mediterranean diet in order to reduce inflammation. Nutrition plays a vital role in all of our bodily functions and eating the right foods can mean the difference between good or poor health. Many foods are natural healers, so it should be of no surprise ...click here to read more

Researchers have debunked the long-running dumb blonde myth, which is quite popular in society. You may know some dumb blonde jokes or even have been told them, or maybe you are blonde and have used the phrase, “I’m having a dumb blonde moment.” But research suggests that blondes have similar IQ scores to those of ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) treatment guidelines have been updated with new insights. The new insights come from researchers at Rush University Medical Center, which help improve treatment methods for hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism – the thyroid’s underproduction of essential hormones for bodily functions – affects nearly 10 million Americans. Traditional treatment of hypothyroidism involves regular supplementation of ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of vision loss, which can contribute to blindness among seniors. Nearly 20 percent of seniors aged 65 to 75 suffer from AMD and yet much is still unknown about the condition. In age-related macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels invade the retina, and the macula – located ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia symptoms can vary greatly and overlap with many other health conditions, which can make it much more difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia – especially because the underlying mechanisms still aren’t fully understood. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific test for fibromyalgia, and that is why it’s so important to fully understand the symptoms in order to ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis spasticity causes involuntary muscle spasms and muscle stiffness. Spasticity can be mild or it can be quite severe ranging from the feeling of tightness to severe pain and uncontrollable spasms. There are two main type of spasticity: flexor and extensor. Flexor spasticity mainly involves the hamstrings and hip flexors, and can make it ...click here to read more

Anhedonia is one of the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). A person with anhedonia experiences a loss of interest in the activities that they would normally find enjoyable. It is as if pleasure circuits in the brain shut down and life itself becomes dissatisfying. There is no cure for anhedonia, but neurologists are always ...click here to read more

Symptoms of psychosis in teens and young adults may be reduced after a first psychosis episode through exercise, according to new findings. Study author Joseph Firth said, “Establishing an exercise regime for people with psychosis is likely to be much more effective when they are younger, and in the earliest stages of treatment. Getting people ...click here to read more

A new study has shown a link between depression and dementia. But is depression the result of dementia, or is it the other way around? Or do both problems develop from the same underlying issues in the brain? Inquiring minds wanted to know and these questions were recently answered in a study by Chicago’s Rush ...click here to read more