by Jodi Knapp | Jul 18, 2021
The traditional medical system generally blames genetics almost 100 percent for the onset of Parkinson’s. But the journal JAMA Neurology has just published a study that proves that a specific environmental factor is just as much — or even more — to blame. Which means...
by ShellyManning | Jul 17, 2021
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...
by ShellyManning | Jul 16, 2021
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...
by Jodi Knapp | Jul 11, 2021
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...
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...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 9, 2021
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...