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Obesity and loss of muscle mass may predict dementia, Alzheimer's risk

Obesity and loss of muscle mass may predict dementia, Alzheimer’s risk

In a recent study from Florida Atlantic University, researchers find that skinny fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults. Skinny...
Can the new blood pressure guideline harm your health

Could the new blood pressure guideline harm your health?

Recently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have issued new blood pressure guidelines to redefine high blood pressure, or hypertension. According...
People with dementia diagnosis may take unnecessary drugs

People with dementia diagnosis may take unnecessary drugs

A new international study led by University of Sydney shows more newly diagnosed dementia patients take medications. Some of the mediations are unnecessary or inappropriate. The...

Why you should listen to your gut

To prevent colon cancer, you need to be aware of your digestive system and its daily cycle. There are several possible early symptoms that people...
Waist-to-hip ratio could predict stroke better than BMI

Waist-to-hip ratio could predict stroke better than BMI

In a recent study from UCL, researchers find that compared to BMI, waist-to-hip ratio may be a better index of health issues like stroke...
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

When people talk about Alzheimer’s disease, they often think it is the same with dementia. But dementia is actually different from Alzheimer’s disease. The two...
Are you at risk of coronary heart disease

Are you at risk of coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is a health condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the inner walls...
These factors could increase your risk of high blood pressure

These factors could increase your risk of high blood pressure

According to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, anyone can develop high blood pressure. However, people with different age, race or ethnicity, being overweight, gender,...
Nonsurgical treatment can benefit people with enlarged prostate for years

Nonsurgical treatment can benefit people with enlarged prostate for years

In a recent study, researchers find that a minimally invasive treatment can benefit men with enlarged prostates for at least three years. The treatment can...
Type 2 diabetes is linked to a weak handgrip

Type 2 diabetes is linked to weak handgrip

Type 2 diabetes can influence body health in many ways. For example, people with type 2 diabetes tend to have more skeletal muscle loss and...