Senior Health Update Archives - Page 30 of 40

Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking plan aims to target root cause

There are currently no treatments that cure or slow Alzheimer’s. Now, for the first time since scientists recently agreed that the cause most likely lies in toxic clumps of oligomer protein, a strategy for creating...

What’s the link between brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation that affects not only the joints but other organ systems, too. One of the lesser-known symptoms of the condition is brain fog. Last reviewed Fri 28 September 2018 By Jenna...

Walking may prevent heart failure in senior women

New research examines the effect of walking on two subtypes of heart failure in aging women. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure. Published Thursday 6 September...

Eating fiber can delay brain aging

Fiber is a key element of a healthful diet. New research breaks down the mechanism by which it can delay age-related brain inflammation. Published Monday 17 September 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin...

Better heart health may mean lower dementia risk in older people

Older adults with more ideal measures of cardiovascular health were less likely to develop dementia and experience cognitive decline. Published Wednesday 22 August 2018 By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Read full...

Strawberries may reduce gut inflammation

According to a new study, eating less than a cup of strawberries per day could improve the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Published Monday 20 August 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier...

Osteoporosis increases dementia risk

A newly published large-scale study has found that osteoporosis significantly increases the risk of developing dementia. Published Thursday 23 August 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Read full Article

High-salt diet may kill off ‘good’ gut bacteria

New data suggest that high salt consumption may prove fatal to certain gut bacteria, and that this could contribute to high blood pressure and diseases affecting the immune system. Published Sunday 10 June 2018 By...

Eating dinner earlier could reduce cancer risk

Uncovering simple lifestyle interventions that may reduce cancer risk is a major focus of medical research. Most recently, the timing of our evening meal has come under scrutiny. Published Thursday 19 July 2018 By Tim...

Psoriasis: Mediterranean diet may slow disease progression

A new study suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet may relieve the severity of psoriasis and slow its progression. Published Friday 27 July 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Read full...