Mediterranean diet may lower risk of co-occurring heart conditions
Share on PinterestThe Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing several cardiometabolic conditions at the same time. Image credit: Gabi Bucataru/Stocksy. The Mediterranean diet has many…
Aging: Could the ability to balance on one leg be a good indicator?
Share on PinterestResearch indicates changes in balance as people age. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Gait and balance changes are common as we age and can lead…
Alzheimer’s: Gut bacteria may travel to the brain, worsening disease
Share on PinterestIn search for more treatments for Alzheimer’s, researchers are investigating the potential role played by bacterial infections in this disease, using mouse models. Image credit:…
ADHD medications: What is their real-life impact?
Share on PinterestWhat does the latest research say about the impact of ADHD drugs on brain health and quality of life? Image credit: Marco_Piunti/ Getty Images Around…
Type 2 diabetes: Occasional 30-minute workouts may lower risk
Share on PinterestEven an occasional round of 30-minute exercise could help improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels, a recent study shows. Image credit: Saurabh Sirohiya/NurPhoto via…
Prostate cancer: Vitamin K supplement shows promise in mice
Share on PinterestA supplement of vitamin K, which can also be found in leafy greens, such as kale, has shown promise in slowing down prostate cancer progression…
Vitamin D deficiency: Does it influence autoimmune disease risk?
Share on PinterestIs vitamin D deficiency in early life to blame for the development of some autoimmune conditions? Image credit: Annie Otzen/Getty Images. Vitamin D deficiency, especially…
Parkinson’s, ADHD: Is brain volume a predictive factor?
Share on PinterestWhat can genes and brain volume tell us about Parkinson’s, ADHD? Image credit: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images. A genome-wide association study has identified a…
Weight loss: What type of exercise is best at suppressing appetite?
Share on PinterestVigorous workouts could help suppress appetite, particularly in women. Image credit: Amanda Mustard/Getty Images. Ghrelin is a hormone in the body that regulates hunger and…
Napping and Alzheimer’s: Is there a correlation?
Is napping a symptom? Is napping a cause? Nap benefits What is typical? Sleep duration Contact a doctor Summary There is some evidence that Alzheimer’s disease may…