Senior Health Update Archives - Page 34 of 40

How your gut bacteria may protect you from cancer

New research shows how our diet influences the bacteria in our gut, which, in turn, can alter the behavior of our genes and the risk of cancer. Published Wednesday 10 January 2018 By Ana Sandoiu...

Tomatoes may restore lung damage caused by smoking

A diet rich in tomatoes and fruits imparts many health benefits, from cutting skin cancer risk in half to supporting the immune system, Now, researchers have found that these foods may restore lung function in...

Fish Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

Regularly eating baked or broiled fish can help preserve brain power, according to new study by Nissa Simon, AARP Bulletin, November 30, 2011 Read full Article

Lung disease may increase dementia risk

Dementia refers to a series of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, where a person’s memory and other cognitive abilities decline. A recent study may have found a new risk factor that might predispose people to...

Multiple sclerosis symptoms improved with fruit and veg

According to a new study, eating a healthful diet comprised with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may be linked with reduced disability and fewer multiple sclerosis symptoms among people with the condition. Published Sunday 10...

Breast cancer treatment: Can Brussels sprouts, soy reduce side effects?

Women who have survived breast cancer might want to pile their plates up with Brussels sprouts this Christmas; a new study has shown that eating these and other cruciferous vegetables, as well as soy foods,...

Gene therapy may protect brain from age-related cognitive decline

A new study has shown, for the first time, that it may be possible to protect against age-related memory and cognitive decline in mice by using gene therapy to increase brain levels of a protein...

Soy component could improve breast cancer treatment

Genistein, a component of soy, could protect a gene that suppresses the development of cancerous tumors. A must read Published Wednesday 1 November 2017 By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Read full Article

Probiotics may boost learning, memory for Alzheimer’s patients

In 3 months of probiotics could be effective for improving memory and thinking abilities in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Published Friday 11 November 2016 By Honor Whiteman Read full Article

Clogged arteries may be down to bacteria, not diet

The fat molecules in the plaques that clog up our arteries and raise risk of heart attack and stroke may come from bacteria that live in our mouths and guts, not just from what we...