Senior Health Update Archives

Time-restricted eating linked to greater blood sugar control and fat loss

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a type of fasting that involves eating within a certain time window. Researchers recently found that time-restricted eating (TRE), combined with standard nutritional counseling, can help improve glucose control and weight...

Eating Brazil nuts daily may reduce inflammation, improve gut health

Brazil nuts are high in selenium, an essential mineral with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A recent clinical trial suggests that consuming 8 grams of Brazil nuts daily may reduce inflammation and improve intestinal permeability in...

Combining flavonoid with vitamin B6 may help preserve cognitive function

A new study of mice shows that a naturally occurring flavonoid can slow down the degradation of vitamin B6 in the brain. A deficiency in vitamin B6 has long been associated with poorer cognitive function....

Stem-cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in groundbreaking case study

A woman has undergone a stem-cell therapy made from her own cells, to treat her type 1 diabetes. Researchers in China discovered the woman did not need to use insulin 75 days after the procedure,...

Alzheimer’s: Are newly approved drugs making a real-life difference?

After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. Most of these drugs are antibody therapies targeting toxic...

Dried fruit consumption linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, study surprisingly finds

Contrary to existing concerns, consuming dried fruit appears to reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. While dried fruits are convenient, tasty, and full of nutrients, they are also high...

Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions

Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new studies have demonstrated the profound impact of exercise on various biological systems, further explaining its ability to enhance...

Can Manuka honey help treat breast cancer?

About 80% of all breast cancer diagnoses are ER-positive. Although there are traditional treatments available for ER-positive breast cancer, some people also elect to follow complementary and alternative treatments as well. Researchers from the University...

Could fish oil benefit people at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Over the years, many claims have been made for the health benefits of fish oils. Now, a study has found that taking fish oil supplements in later life could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s...

Daily beetroot juice intake could help protect heart health after menopause

Daily beetroot juice may promote cardiovascular health in women at the postmenausal stage, a new study claims. The juice may be a good source of critical nitrate that keeps blood vessels functioning well. The study found,...