
News Briefs: August 2021
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality Researchers based in Italy wanted to know if ultra-processed convenience foods…

Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality Researchers based in Italy wanted to know if ultra-processed convenience foods…

On the surface, the concept of positive well-being seems pretty simple. It is often used…

From your doctor to the pages of this publication and plenty of points in between,…

What causes blurry vision? Blurry vision can be caused by what ophthalmologists call a “refractive…

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but research suggests that the…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of plaque within the peripheral arteries in the…

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s…

It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…

A regular stroke is a 911 emergency. It is an interruption of blood flow to…

Exercise has the power to restore function, reduce and possibly eliminate the need for some…

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. [1] People…

Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power Compared to slow velocity training, research has shown…

Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…
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In this month’s issue, we’re reminding you again that no matter how good you might…

One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when…

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms A team of researchers from the University of California,…

The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

Your hips are weight-bearing joints. They not only keep your upper body balanced and mobile,…

Improve Cardio Fitness with Simple Bodyweight Exercises Bodyweight exercises—in which you use your body to…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Your knees take a lot of pressure every day, but with proper care, they can…

Being sedentary or inactive plays as much of a role in reducing life expectancy as…

NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…

Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…

A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given…

While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…

Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

Your legs include some of the biggest, strongest muscles you have. They help you walk,…

A growth here, a wayward stream there, weird noises in the night: Age happens and…

About 30.3 million people in the United States, 9.4 percent of the population, have type…

Skeletal muscles, such as biceps and quadriceps, are those that enable movement, for example, hitting…

Q: I’ve read a variety of statistics about the prevalence of depression. How common is…