Dementia: Combo of 2 ‘active’ therapies may slow cognitive decline
Share on PinterestMultiple factors can increase a person’s risk for dementia, including mild cognitive impairment. Gemma can fly/Stocksy Both major depressive disorder in remission (rMDD) and mild…
Eye health: Eating 2 ounces of pistachios daily may help
Share on PinterestA new study has uncovered vision-improving benefits from consuming pistachios daily. Orsolya Bán/Stocksy Adding pistachios to one’s diet improves eyesight, according to a new study….
Osteoarthritis: Ozempic, Wegovy may help reduce knee pain
Share on PinterestA new trial finds that GLP-1 agonists may help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain. Westend61/Getty Images The use of GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide — more…
PCOS: Weight loss may help improve menstrual frequency, other symptoms
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between weight loss interventions and PCOS symptoms. monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated one in 10 women….
Endometriosis: Consuming high amounts of zinc may increase risk
Share on PinterestToo much zinc could be linked to several health issues, including higher endometriosis risk. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy Zinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function,…
How does menopause impact heart health?
Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional…
Plant-based diets: How do they keep diabetes, heart disease at bay?
Share on PinterestIncreasing evidence emerges in support of the notion that plant-based diets protect cardiometabolic health. Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. Current dietary guidelines include healthy vegetarian diets…
Dementia: Physical activity of any intensity may help lower death risk
Share on PinterestScientists have found cognitive benefits from regular exercise for people at risk for dementia. sofie delauw/Stocksy Exercise is related to many health benefits, and researchers…
IBD: New drug sends ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s into remission
Share on PinterestA drug that has already gained FDA approval for the treatment of ulcerative colitis is also effective in the treatment of Crohn’s, new data suggest….
Alzheimer’s: Can new blood tests help diagnose the disease early?
Share on PinterestTwo experimental blood tests have shown promise in picking up on early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: MaaHoo/Stocksy. Researchers estimate that more than 152…