Jerry Shaver
Data Links Cannabis Use to Decreased Dementia Risk
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), “the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss,” affects about 11% of adults over 45 years of age. Because it involves a personal perception of mental decline before the appearance of objective cognitive issues, it is often the earliest noticeable symptom ofRead
Study Highlights Dangers of a Sedentary Childhood
“Sedentariness should be recognized as one of the 21st-century independent causes of excess insulin, fat obesity, high lipid levels, inflammation, and arterial stiffness,” says Andrew Agbaje, MD, PhD, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and child health at the University of Eastern Finland. In collaboration with the Universities of Bristol andRead
The Vitamin Solution for Better Memory
As our population ages, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia continue to pose significant challenges in the field of healthcare. Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with AD, and that number is expected to almost double by the year 2050. Alzheimer’s was the fifth-leading cause of death among people age 65Read
Study Uncovers Link Between Gut Health and Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, with more than 90,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year and more than 10 million total cases worldwide. Symptoms include the characteristic tremors and balance issues that typically lead to diagnosis, as well as non-motor symptoms, suchRead
Natural Polyphenol Shows Promise for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It’s also the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and the fourth-leading cause in women, contributing to more than 50,000 deaths each year. While treatments haveRead
A Dietary Cure for Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia—a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure in women whose blood pressure levels were normal—is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity, responsible for some 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths worldwide each year. It occurs in approximately five percent of all pregnancies. While itRead
Beneficial Bacteria Fight Milk Allergies
In a study published in Allergology International, researchers show that a common strain of probiotic—Bifidobacteria—can improve treatment outcomes for children with milk allergies.
Another Reason to Get Fit
It is well-known that being physically unfit at a young age is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease much later in life. But the mechanism behind this finding has never been fully understood. With that in mind, an international team led by researchers from Linköping University in SwedenRead
Herbal Remedy Shows Promise for Stroke-Related Cognitive Impairment
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. More than half of stroke victims who survive develop some form of cognitive impairment, which significantly affects their quality of life. While there are medications used to treat post-stroke cognitive impairment, their efficacyRead
Researchers Uncover Link Between Exercise, Breastfeeding, and Childhood Obesity
Check out any forum for expectant mothers online, and you’re apt to find a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding—specifically whether or not engaging in high-intensity exercise while breastfeeding is a good idea. Myths on the subject about, including the hoary old idea that exercise can sour breast milk or causeRead
