Maintaining a proper diet and monitoring insulin intake can not only improve longevity, but it may also improve cognitive function, according to a study published in Public Library of Science Biology. Using worms, a team of researchers from Princeton University examined how a low-calorie dietary regimen and reduced insulin intake could affect metabolism, memory, stress
New research suggests there are several risk factors, other than repetitive work or prolonged computer use, for developing the potentially painful Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Researchers found that diabetes, high body mass index, wrist dimension ratio, hormonal changes associated with menopause and steroid use all increased the risk of developing the condition. In addition, many
An omega-3 fatty acid has been found to prevent the misfolding of a brain protein resulting from a gene mutation in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinsons disease, according to new research. The study was conducted by Dr. Nicolas Bazan from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and presented on April 19 at the annual meeting
A new study finds changes in temperature and humidity can trigger asthma attacks in kids. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor looked at pediatric emergency room visit data and weather records over a two year period. They found that changes in humidity either way resulted in more asthma patients
It has been estimated that tens of millions of Americans suffer from sinus problems, due to a variety of factors ranging from allergies to pollutants in the air. An article on ABC News suggested that one of the health resources available to those who want to clear their sinuses is the use of a neti
Analyzing fatty deposits surrounding the heart may help physicians better detect cardiovascular problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. During the four-year trial, researchers monitored more than 2,100 heart patients using medical equipment that locates plaque deposits found in major arteries. Also, the technology measures the fat
Smoking, eating a poor diet and being sedentary have already been individually linked to an increased risk of stroke. Now British scientists have found people who engage in the highest levels of a combination of these activities may double their chances of suffering a stroke. The study, published on the British Medical Journal website, asked
Individuals with diabetes who follow a healthy lifestyle may have better cardiovascular health, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This is because healthier eating habits and regular exercise helps diabetics properly maintain their blood glucose levels, which is needed to stave off heart and diabetes-related complications. For the research, a
A new report finds the number of people suffering from Alzheimers and other types of dementia is on the rise across the world. The research, released by the group Alzheimers Disease International, which is a nonprofit federation of more than 70 national groups, says more than 35 million people across the globe are currently suffering
Colonoscopy preparation medications may be equally effective when taken either the night before or the day of the procedures, according to findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. For this study, more than 100 colonoscopy patients were split into two groups and were given either the entire dosage of the preparation drugs the morning