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A new study has found that patients developing illnesses such as mental health and heart conditions have a higher rate of GP-inputted medical history of periodontal gum disease. This research helps build evidence of a relationship between a healthy mouth and the reduced risk of health complications. For the study, researchers analyzed the records of ...click here to read more

New research has found that a healthy diet is associated with a healthy brain during middle age. This information suggests that food choices in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as people age. The study conducted by Deacon University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition studied eating habits ...click here to read more

A new study has found that elderly people who consume a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The research was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, and was carried out over 12 years with the participation of 842 people from France who were over the age of ...click here to read more

By now, you might be aware that a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can negatively influence brain function and memory. But there is more to brain health than eating well and being active. There are several lifestyle habits that may be chipping away at brain health and accelerating cognitive decline. However, the good news is ...click here to read more

If you have trouble hearing, a new study is offering some good news: dogs can help. People love dogs for many reasons, but the hearing impaired may have a special relationship. New work has shown that assistance dogs may be a game-changer for the hearing impaired. Dogs explicitly trained to alert deaf people to everyday ...click here to read more

More than half of US adults are carriers of HSV1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), which has no cure. However, researchers are uncovering new information that can help work towards a long-needed vaccine for the condition. The study found that herpes has a sneaky strategy for infecting the nervous system. While some carriers will never ...click here to read more

For people over 50, poor sleep has been linked to more negative perceptions of aging, which can impact mental, physical, and cognitive health. A new study led by the University of Exeter found that middle-aged people who rated their sleep the worst also felt older and had a lower image of their own physical and ...click here to read more

There aren’t many options for people who’ve experienced hearing loss. Either you fork over thousands of dollars for an audiologist to fit you for a hearing aid, or you lose the ability to communicate. The first option is not realistic for many. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 15 percent of Americans ...click here to read more

Accelerated brain aging could be avoided by keeping blood pressure within optimal levels. A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that optimal blood pressure helps the brain stay at least six months younger than the actual age. The researchers are now calling for national health guidelines to be updated to reflect ...click here to read more

Researchers from Rush University Medical Center suggest older adults who follow the MIND diet may benefit from better cognitive performance. This specific diet may help to protect the brain from amyloid plaques and tangles. As the body ages, the tissues on the brain can sometimes develop abnormal clumps of proteins. These proteins called amyloid plaques ...click here to read more

You don’t need to be reminded of your brain’s complexity. You try to get sleep at night and keep it engaged during the day with information and exercise. But there is one thing you might be overlooking: socializing. There is plenty of research to show that social ties, particularly strong ones, play a big role ...click here to read more

Women with excess cardiovascular fat may be at a higher risk for memory issues such as dementia. Women are disproportionately affected by cognitive decline, and a new study suggests that changes in cardiovascular fat after menopause may be a possible cause. Cardiovascular fat deposition is higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women and is ...click here to read more

I’d be lying if I said I make regular trips to the eye doctor. As far as I can tell, my vision isn’t getting any worse. And you’re probably the same. New research, however, suggests it might increase our risk for dementia. It’s not that avoiding the eye doctor is the risk factor, but rather ...click here to read more

Sometimes a simple problem can cause a major health scare. A few weeks ago, my mother was struggling to hear and even navigate around her home. She was hit with a severe dizzy spell, and after it did not subside for a day, decided to visit her doctor. The doctor took a look and identified ...click here to read more