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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

Even if your stomach doesn’t hurt and your bowels are regular, you may have a digestive issue. The challenge here is, you don’t necessarily have to look into your digestive system to spot an underlying problem. This is because stomach and digestive ailments can manifest in other ways, so you could be overlooking symptoms that ...click here to read more

An increased risk of cognitive impairment in older adults has been associated with living in a high-pollution environment. There is a strong push towards reducing air pollution as it is linked to numerous health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, to name a few. More recent findings suggest that air pollution can ...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

Sundowning, commonly seen in dementia patients, refers to behavioral changes that take place in the evening when the sun sets. Patients may become more agitated, aggressive, or confused as the night approaches. This is often seen in more severe cases of dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome may be a result of disturbances to the patient’s ...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

Although the holidays are meant to be a joyous time, for some it could trigger depression. Emotional and financial stress, which is often associated with the end-of-the-year festivities, can very well trigger depression, but experts suggest there are ways to prevent depression from striking this time of year. Patricia Woods, liaison service at New York-Presbyterian ...click here to read more

Memory problems and dementia risk increases in proteinuria (protein in urine) patients. Proteinuria is often indicative of kidney problems, but researchers found that patients with protein in the urine may also be at a higher risk for memory problems. The researchers reviewed all available studies on kidney problems and cognitive impairment. Author Kay Deckers explained, ...click here to read more

Memory dysfunction in type 2 diabetes patients can be improved with moderate exercise, according to research. The scientists set to investigate whether hippocampal glucose metabolism and memory function is altered in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. Based on the notion that exercise improves memory function, the researchers wanted to determine if it would ...click here to read more

A new study has found that runners’ brains, compared to non-runners, show greater connections. What does this mean exactly? The researchers found that runners had greater functional connectivity compared to those who lived more sedentary lives. The researchers compared brain scans of cross country runners to scans of young adults who did not partake in ...click here to read more

Research in animal studies has uncovered that red cabbage microgreens help reduce LDL cholesterol – bad cholesterol. Microgreens are gaining traction in the food industry and showing up in more dishes. Not only do they add flavor and color to dishes but they are loaded with nutrients. The researchers wanted to test the benefits of ...click here to read more

A low libido is a common occurrence for both men and women as they age, but growing old doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying a healthy sex life. Sure, you may have to work at it a little bit more, but sparking your libido in your older age is still very possible. Here are ...click here to read more

Early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may be invisible which can negatively impact a person’s quality of life along with delayed diagnosis. The national survey collected responses from 3,100 individuals and found that initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis often are invisible. Respondents suggest that obtaining a diagnosis was challenging as average time between initial symptoms and ...click here to read more

A new study has found that where a person lives may determine how they die. The study found those residing along the Mississippi river are at a higher risk of death by heart problems compared to other areas in the U.S. Suicide and homicide were seen to be the highest in the southwestern states, and ...click here to read more