Older aged adults, particularly in their low to mid 60’s are usually at a point of retirement and a big change in habits and lifestyle. While at a general glance it may be obvious that those in this group of individuals tend to have less complications that lead to heart disease, there is actually much […]
People have long been using over the counter pain medications to treat inflammatory or painful conditions, but at major costs to their health. There are many options for over the counter NSAIDs, such as acetaminophen, naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and some prescription drugs as well, but these drugs, while commonly used, are dangerous. NSAIDs can severely […]
Cognitive disorders are on the rise, and one of the problems with them is how difficult they can be to diagnose early. Alzheimer’s Disease doesn’t yet have an effective treatment, but doctors can help ease some early symptoms, or even help patients manage risk factors, if the condition can be detected at an early stage […]
Vitamin D3 plays a huge role in the human body, affecting up to 2,000 genes. It comes from the family of D vitamins, including D2 and D1, and is sometime referred to as the “sunny vitamin”‘ It plays important roles in regards to mood, bone health, teeth health, heart heart, appetite, anxiety, and more. There […]
Obese older adults can still improve their quality of life by adding exercise to their routine. A recent study looked at 180 generally healthy, sedentary, non-smoking, obese adults aged 65 to 79. All participants were put into a supervised exercise program. They were divided into 3 groups: exercise only; exercise and 250 […]
Women who suffer abuse as girls have a statistically higher risk of developing endometriosis later in life as women. New studies, from Europe and the United States, both point to this increased risk. The increased risk varies based on what kind of abuse was suffered, but the risk is greater for victims of all abuse, […]
Hip fractures in seniors are a very traumatic and life altering injury. What happens is that the hip fracture can send patients with an already existing case of dementia and heart failure on an expedited trip to hospice and eventually death. This happens due to the patient becoming very bedridden as a result of the […]
Pregnancy is a time of major change in not just the routine of life, but in a woman’s body. Some are expected, some are uncomfortable but necessary, and others are just problems. Restless legs and restless leg syndrome might not seem like a major problem, but it can be a significant disruption in an expectant […]
Medical research has uncovered a connection between hypertension and some forms of dementia. Some patients with mild cognitive impairment saw a very significant improvement in their cognitive symptoms when their doctors pursued aggressive measures in lowering the patient’s blood pressure. This is the first evidence that makes this connection. The study looked at a random […]
There has been a study conducted that suggests that the Mediterranean diet is helpful in lessening the severity of Psoriasis in patients who have it. Characterized by a large amount of fruit and vegetables as well as cereals, extra virgin olive oils, and fish, the diet has a huge anti-inflammatory effect on the body and […]
