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Muscle loss is associated with disability after a stroke, according to research findings. The study looked at body weight and composition during the follow-up year after ischemic stroke and their association with disability. The researchers found that 21 percent of patients developed cachexia – weakness or wasting of the body – one year later, which ...click here to read more

Adhering to the Mediterranean diet helps to lower hepatic steatosis. Hepatic steatosis is another term for fatty liver, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is slowly becoming the number one type of liver disease in America. This is primarily due to growing obesity rates. As fat builds up in the liver, it can lead to ...click here to read more

There may be a breakthrough in the treatment of osteoporosis, which is a bone disease that commonly affects women. In osteoporosis, bones become increasingly weaker with passing years, more so during menopausal years. This increases the risk of fractures and breaks. There is currently no cure for osteoporosis, and treatments focus on reducing the risk ...click here to read more

When it comes to dementia and Alzheimer’s, there is still much unknown about these diseases. One thing is for sure – patient’s with dementia begin to lose their precious memories. As the world’s population continues to age, more and more individuals will be diagnosed with dementia, as it is primarily a disease related to aging. ...click here to read more

Psychological distress increases the risk of late-life dementia. Researchers at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen who collaborated with the National Research Centre for the Working Environment, and the Danish Dementia Research Centre, uncovered that distress in midlife increases the risk of suffering from life-altering dementia. The findings indicate that distress is an important ...click here to read more

The keto diet – short for ketogenic – has increased in popularity with its promise to aid in dramatic weight loss. The keto diet involves consuming high-fat and low-carb foods. Carbohydrates are often a source of energy for the body, so by removing them from the diet, the body uses fat as energy. This contributes ...click here to read more

Frailty is associated with increased dementia risk in the elderly. Research findings suggest frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of Alzheimer’s dementia. Professor Kenneth Rockwood explained, “By reducing an individual’s physiological reserve, frailty could trigger the clinical expression of dementia when it might remain asymptomatic in someone who is not frail. This ...click here to read more

Spices are used to enhance food flavoring, but they’re also a great way to improve your health. When it comes to spices, you have options from sweet and salty to strong, mild, and savory. One of the world’s most expensive spice is saffron, with one-pound costing between 500 to 5,000 US dollars. If you’ve ever ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are a delicious root vegetable that is packed with nutrients and vitamins, which makes them a great health food. Many people opt for sweet potatoes over yellow potatoes because they are lower in carbohydrates, making them a great diet staple. Sweet potatoes also contain protein and fiber. With that said, here are five ...click here to read more

Higher levels of daily movement help improve thinking and memory skills in older adults. As there is a higher risk of memory and thinking problems occurring in older age, daily movements may offer a simple and viable solution to preserving such areas of health. Lead author of the study Dr. Aron S. Buchman explained, “We ...click here to read more

Living with anxiety can have detrimental long-term effects on your health. Anxiety can interfere with your daily life, making it increasingly difficult to perform everyday tasks as you become stricken with worry or fear. Anxiety is associated with a higher risk of depression, suicide risk, substance abuse, and even certain physical illnesses. Anxiety compromises the ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet improves cardiovascular health by lowering systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness. It consists of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and nuts, fish or lean meat, and minimal consumption of sugary foods. Many studies have come out revealing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet on brain and heart ...click here to read more

We’re a couple of weeks into 2019, so I have to ask – are you sticking to your new year’s resolution? Many common resolutions involve eating better, working out, or other healthy habits. Regardless of what your resolution may be, if you aren’t sleeping well, you are at a higher risk of not sticking with ...click here to read more

A drinkable “cocktail” of drugs may be the future for Alzheimer’s treatment. This combination of drugs has been found to treat and reverse memory loss in mice. The mice experienced improvements in memory by drinking this cocktail twice daily for a month. The drink combines “designer molecules” that help to block crucial steps in the ...click here to read more