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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Risk of Premature Death

A new study reports people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day are less likely to die prematurely from some neurological disorders and other illnesses than those who don't drink coffee.

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·November 5, 2015·4 min read

Lack of Sleep May Increase Diabetes Risk

According to a new study, insufficient sleep can increase insulin sensitivity and heightens risk for developing diabetes.

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·October 12, 2015·4 min read

Chronic Pain is in the Brain

A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing.

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·September 28, 2015·3 min read

Hormone Adiponectin Could Break Cycle of Obesity

According to a new study, the hormone Adiponectin can reverse the negative effects of obesity on offspring when infused into the placenta of obese, pregnant mice.

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·September 24, 2015·3 min read

Suppressing Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes

A new study three new peptide molecules suppressed cytotoxic clumping of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

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·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Feel Dizzy When You Get Up? It Could Signal Serious Health Problems

According to a new study, people who get dizzy several minutes after standing up could be at risk of more serious conditions, or even death.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Spending Time in Nature May Enhance Immune System and Benefit Health

A new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.

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·September 2, 2015·3 min read

Tau and Diabetes May Be Linked Independently of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, type 2 diabetes may be linked to the build up of tau in the brain.

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·July 28, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.