Osteoporosis And Hearing Loss–A Strange Connection

Osteoporosis And Hearing Loss–A Strange Connection

If you suffer with osteoporosis, you’re probably most concerned about broken bones. But according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, you should be even more concerned about hearing loss. The scientists from the Brigham and...
How Chronic Kidney Disease Destroys Your Brain

How Chronic Kidney Disease Destroys Your Brain

We’ve known for some time that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with hypertension and other heart problems, anemia (deficiency of red blood cells), systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress. But the effect of CKD on the brain hasn’t been studied a lot till...
Hypothyroidism And Obesity: Which Causes Which?

Hypothyroidism And Obesity: Which Causes Which?

It has become general knowledge that hypothyroidism causes obesity. But many researchers have recently tried to investigate whether the relationship could work the other way around, with obesity actually causing hypothyroidism. The latest contribution to this field is...
Dementia Improves With This Fun Activity

Dementia Improves With This Fun Activity

Most of us enjoy this activity although many consider it just a distraction. Now a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society proves that it is not only enjoyable but is also a pretty decent treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Many...
This Drink Cures ED in Men With High Blood Pressure

This Drink Cures ED in Men With High Blood Pressure

With prescriptions for ED medications being at peak levels (as are the numbers of men suffering deadly side effects), you’ll be happy to hear that a common, cheap drink can be just as effective. Here’s a hint: 85 percent of Americans drink it every day. Simply drink...
Gum Disease’s Deadly Consequences

Gum Disease’s Deadly Consequences

Gum disease is often considered more of a cosmetic issue than a serious health issue. But nothing is further from the truth. Because a new study conducted at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston’s Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center has discovered that it...