by Christian Goodman | Jul 31, 2021
Most people develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, but it is only in some cases that this condition progresses to full-blown dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has just identified one common medication that...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 29, 2021
You’ve probably heard of factors that contribute to sleep apnea, but food is very seldom discussed. And we’re not talking about obesity (although it’s a big contributor to sleep apnea), as these are not foods that necessarily cause weight gain. Yet, one of them will...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 24, 2021
Vertigo is one of the most common complaints doctors receive and its occurrence increases with age. A new study in the Journal of International Medical Research explains that a lack of specific hormones is to blame for this increase. The good news is that it’s easy to...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 21, 2021
One of the main problems with high blood pressure is that scientists have very little idea about what really causes it. They can point to diet, lifestyle, and genetic causes. But the fact is, in over 70 percent of cases, health-care professionals have to admit they...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 10, 2021
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...