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According to a new study published in the online journal BMJ Open, older people who experience significant weight loss or gain could have a higher risk of developing dementia. A team of researchers from the Republic of Korea decided to investigate the association between BMI (body mass index) changes and dementia in an elderly Korean ...click here to read more

A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology has shown that those with a higher level of physical activity may have a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study assessed participants from the Nurse’s Health Study II, which was a study done from 1989–2015 that included information on 116,430 registered nurses in the United ...click here to read more

Low levels of LDL-C in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are associated with cardiovascular disease risk. LDL-C refers to low-density lipoprotein concentrations. The researchers found that RA patients with low circulating LDL-C had higher arterial calcium scores. For the study, the researchers compiled data from four cohort studies to analyze levels of coronary arterial calcium scores ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet – a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low in sugar and processed food – has been linked to the reduction of many different health problems, including reduced heart disease risk and a reduced risk of dementia. A recent review of 13 studies looked at the relationship ...click here to read more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Researchers of the study evaluated incidences of hip fractures and all major osteoporotic fractures among COPD patients and non-COPD patients. Researchers further evaluated the use and performance of fracture risk prediction tools in COPD patients to determine osteoporosis prevalence. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol-enriched foods and high-fat diets may lead to vision loss later in life. The latest research findings suggest that an unhealthy diet can damage retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. On the other hand, there may be a new breakthrough in treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in light of these new findings. AMD is the ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss. As the name suggests, it’s related to age. As we all age and can’t stop the aging process, AMD is virtually unavoidable, but there are things you can do to slow down progression and protect your vision for many years. AMD ...click here to read more

Sinus problems are associated with higher depression and anxiety risk. The Korean researchers found that people with chronic rhinosinusitis – a condition where the cavities around the nasal passages are inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks – have a higher risk of depression and anxiety. Symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis include facial pain, headache, ...click here to read more

Although we can’t live forever, many people are living to be 100. It is estimated that the number of people living to 100 will grow eightfold by 2050. Will you be one of those people? You could be if you follow these 15 tips that can help add years to your life. 15 Tips to ...click here to read more

Healthy blood circulation is necessary for the body to function correctly. This is because our blood carries oxygen and other essential nutrients that fuel all our organs and cells. Without proper blood circulation, we can start to experience declining health. One of the first signs we think of to spot poor blood circulation is cold ...click here to read more

Many factors play a role in a person’s longevity. Some of the most common ones are cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and blood pressure status, but a recent study has found improved markers that could shed greater light on a person’s longevity than these traditional markers. The study included over 6,500 people over the age of 70 ...click here to read more

Researchers found critical differences in body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol between men and women. They found that BMI increased, and cholesterol decreased less in women than men during a 15-year period. The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sanne A.E. Peters and colleagues wrote, “[Cardiovascular disease] (CVD) has long ...click here to read more

With spring quickly approaching, you may think that you’ve successfully avoided that winter cold, but you aren’t completely safe yet. This is where the role of your immune system comes into play. But your immune system is only as effective as how strong it is. Therefore, if you have a weak immune system, you could ...click here to read more

The number of push-ups a male can perform may predict their heart disease risk, according to the latest research findings. The study included over 1,100 firefighting men who were followed for ten years. The researchers found that the risk of atherosclerosis or other cardiac events was 96 percent lower in men who could perform 40 ...click here to read more