Reaching 90 without dementia does not mean you are safe
It might seem that people who reach age 90 without dementia have escaped much of the danger of cognitive decline.… Read More »Reaching 90 without dementia does not mean you are safe
Mindfulness can reduce blood pressure in just 8 weeks
Simple practices like mindfulness, a gratitude journal, and optimism training can improve several markers of cardiovascular health in a matter… Read More »Mindfulness can reduce blood pressure in just 8 weeks
One shot could keep osteoarthritis drugs working for weeks
Scientists at the University at Buffalo have developed an injectable hydrogel designed to keep osteoarthritis treatments inside the joint much… Read More »One shot could keep osteoarthritis drugs working for weeks
Popular sweeteners can leave effects that last for generations
Choosing the diet version of a favorite soda often means consuming non-nutritive sweeteners. These additives provide sweetness without the calories… Read More »Popular sweeteners can leave effects that last for generations
HEPA air purifiers can improve brain function after just one month
Using a HEPA purifier at home for one month stimulates a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults… Read More »HEPA air purifiers can improve brain function after just one month
Common Supplements Rival Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) worked as well as antibiotics in a year-long study in people… Read More »Common Supplements Rival Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease
Dogs May Have Surprising Clues to Human Longevity
Dogs and humans may share some of the same biological patterns related to lifespan, according to new research from the… Read More »Dogs May Have Surprising Clues to Human Longevity
Ketogenic Diet Reduced Liver Fat by 67% in Clinical Trial
A very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may provide stronger metabolic benefits for people with obesity than a Mediterranean diet or a… Read More »Ketogenic Diet Reduced Liver Fat by 67% in Clinical Trial
Common Vaping Flavor May Disrupt Early Embryonic Development
Vanillin, a chemical flavoring commonly used in e-cigarettes, may interfere with normal embryonic development in pregnant women who vape, according… Read More »Common Vaping Flavor May Disrupt Early Embryonic Development
Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Photoreceptor degeneration is behind several important causes of blindness, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Together, these… Read More »Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again