It’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For You
A new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.... Read More...
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Insights Into Amyloids Associated with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes
A new study sheds light on the stabilizing forces of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and other neurodegenerative disorders. ... Read More...
Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria
A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.... Read More...
Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?
According to researchers, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life. The study reports the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications related to diabetes.... Read More...
The Latest Science on Breastfeeding
It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...
Schizophrenia Affects Your Body, Not Just Your Brain
Researchers say schizophrenia should not be considered to be just a disorder of the mind, as schizophrenia can also impact other organs. A new study reveals people with schizophrenia often have an over active immune system and other physical disorders.... Read More...
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria
Researchers report following a Mediterranean diet can increase healthy gut bacteria by up to 7%. ... Read More...
Gene that Contributes to Female Body Shape May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
KLF14, a gene associated body shape in women, can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes if the varient of the gene forces fat storage around the abdomen.... Read More...
Diabetes Drug ‘Significantly Reverses Memory Loss’ in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study
Lancaster University researchers report a drug developed to treat diabetes shows promise in reversing memory loss associated with Alzheimer's in mouse models of the disease. The drug appears to have a neuroprotective effect, enhancing brain growth factors while reducing amyloid plaques, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. The drug also slows down the rate of neuron loss.... Read More...
Anti-Stress Compound Reduces Obesity and Diabetes Risk
A protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report.... Read More...
Major Cause of Dementia Discovered
A build up of urea in the brain to toxic levels may cause brain damage, eventually leading to dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...
Lithium in Water Associated with Slower Rate of Alzheimer’s Deaths
A new study reports trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may slow death rates in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also discovered rates of obesity and diabetes are also lower in areas where lithium is present in the water supply. ... Read More...