Mediterranean diet can protect memory

You probably already know the Mediterranean diet has shown promise for boosting people’s cardiovascular health. Now, findings published in the Archives of Neurology suggest another benefit to a diet rich with fish, vegetables, legumes and fruit. Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center say the Mediterranean diet is associated with less risk of mild cognitive impairment.

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Why Everyone is at Risk for Disease-Causing Parasites

Most Americans would probably adamantly deny being at risk for parasites. You’re a clean person, right? You wash your hands before eating… you don’t travel outside the country regularly… and you consume healthy foods. But the presence of parasites could be the reason you continue to experience constipation or diarrhea… irritable bowels… bloating… strained bowel

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Diabetes Medications Could Help Obese Teens Lose Weight

Parents may want to consider giving their obese children diabetes natural supplements, as a new study suggests that treatments for the disease may help decrease body mass index (BMI) levels. Despite obese adolescents not being diagnosed with diabetes, certain diabetic medications can help them lose weight, according to findings published in Archives of Pediatrics &

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Exercise May Be Beneficial to Prostate Cancer Patients

Researchers have discovered that exercising at least 15 minutes a day may help reduce the fatality risk for prostate cancer patients. The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention research conference, and scientists indicated that moderate levels of exercise can offer benefits to those fighting the disease. Prostate

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Blood Pressure Spikes May Cloud Your Thinking

Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressure—you might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain! Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, conducted a study

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