Many consider memory problems in older people to be an initial symptom of Alzheimers disease. But a new study suggests a decline in other cognitive skills can be an indicator years before diagnosis. According to the BBC, a University of Kansas study has found that declining spatial skills like reading a map or doing a
From a young age, most children are told that broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are good health resources. Now, new research suggests why girls and women should take this advice to heart they can help protect against breast cancer at the cellular level. Scientists at UC Santa Barbara investigated the anti-cancer properties of cruciferous
Adolescents who consume excess sugar are more likely to develop heart disease, nutritional experts at Emory University have found. Their study, published in the journal Circulation, stated that sodas and other beverages that contain high levels of sugar can contribute to unhealthy levels of cholesterol in the blood. Teens reported consuming more than 830 grams
There is a widespread medical consensus that in order to achieve optimal health, older Americans should eliminate unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking. However, there may be good news for those who have tried and failed, to completely kick their habit, as a recent study suggests that vitamin supplementation may help. Finnish researchers have
Believe it or not, antioxidants found in beverages, plant extracts and herbal supplements may help slow the aging process by preventing oxidative damage in the body. On the strength of this theory, researchers have been looking for antioxidants in many common foods and beverages, and recently they determined that a healthy one is in tea
A nutritional health supplement developed in China showed some benefit in preventing some cancers, as well as improving overall life expectancy, according to research done jointly by the National Cancer Institute and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The supplement, known as “Factor D”, combines vitamin E, selenium and beta-carotene and was tested on nearly
If you want to ensure you have strong bones well into old age, it may be best to start when youre young. A new study conducted by Japanese researchers, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that younger people who do weight-bearing exercises are less likely to suffer from osteoporosis when they are
Research presented at the North American Menopause Societys annual meeting suggests the risk of a major depression doubles when women are going through menopause. According to Reuters, the effects of reduced estrogen on the brain, coupled with the stress of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, can trigger depressive symptoms for middle-aged women. A study
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered that children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to develop learning disabilities, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to children who do not have high blood pressure. By examining 201 patients who were between 10- and 18-years-old, the researchers found that
It is well-known that milk can be a healthy, low-fat source of calcium -if you choose the skim or 2 percent versions. However, drinking milk can also be heart-healthy and decrease an individuals stroke risk by 15 to 20 percent. At the universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol in the UK, researchers have studied if