Eating Nuts May Be the Key to a Longer Life, According to New Study
Nuts are often deemed a high power brain food, thanks to their Omega 3 fatty acids, but new research suggests that a handful of nuts a day might do more than just keep the brain sharp. In a long term study, individuals who ate one ounce of nuts daily were connected with a longer lifespan and lower risk of disease.
Study
This finding makes sense from what we already know about the 
nutrient rich food, which is high in protein and fiber. Other studies have reported similar conclusions,[…]
New Cholesterol Guidelines Spark Debate Over Statins
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new cholesterol guidelines for treating high cholesterol and risk factors of heart disease in adults. The updated recommendations have outraged some and prompted a public discussion about the safety of statins and the need for cholesterol drugs for those who are at risk of a cardiovascular event or stroke.
Who Should Take Statins?
The new cholesterol guidelines proposed by these organizations encourage the expanded use of statins, cholesterol lowering drugs, to prevent a heart disease or stroke. Previously, the existence of high LDL cholesterol was a precursor for any of the[…]
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s with an Eye Exam
There have been a number of different methods to diagnose Alzheimer’s suggested in the past several months. Photo therapy, blood sugar levels, and even sniffing peanut butter have all been floated as potential dementia detection tools.
A new idea detailed at the Society for Neuroscience conference last week, though, provides one of the simplest and most accessible methods of detecting Alzheimer’s disease.
Retinal Thinning
Researchers at Georgetown University found that mice with Alzheimer’s experienced a loss of thickness of the retina.
The study has not yet been published, but scientists discussed their findings at the recent conference in San Diego. In the mice with[…]
6 Heart Healthy Tips
Nearly half of Americans have one of the three top risk factors for heart disease, according to the CDC. Heart disease continues to rank as the number one killer for both men and women in the United States. Controlling these risk factors and reducing your risk of heart disease may seem like a daunting task, but preventing heart disease doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, that’s the last thing it should be.
Making small changes to your daily lifestyle can help you transition into habits that help keep you healthy and active for years to come. If you have any[…]
Exercising the Body Works the Mind, Too
The thought of Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is frightening to nearly every one. Those who have seen family members or loved ones live through a dementia diagnosis often look to ramp up prevention methods.
Brain Training
Crossword puzzles and Sudoku are two of the most common tools people use to stimulate their brain in an attempt to ward off dementia. A new study suggests that if you are concerned about keeping your brain sharp, your time may be better invested in physical exercise.
While brain training and mental exercises have been shown to help improve cognitive health and curb memory loss, it[…]
Today is World Stroke Day. Could You Recognize the Symptoms of a Stroke?
Raising awareness about stroke is important for countries across the globe. As one of the leading causes of death in most countries and the fourth leading killer in the United States, strokes are no rare occurrence. Today is World Stroke Day and recognizing the symptoms in a medical emergency may help you or a loved one save a life in the future, so understanding the risk factors and signs of a stroke is key.
Strokes in the US
A stroke is a disease that is typically caused by a[…]
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