For older people, one missed doctor’s visit may lead to vision loss
In a new study, researchers found that missing a single ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period was linked to decreased visual acuity for patients...
Green neighborhoods may help delay menopause
Living near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capacity in children and...
Main causes of muscle loss and how to prevent it
Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass.
Although regular exercisers lose muscle as they age, inactive people can lose as much as...
Subtle cognitive decline could predict Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is progressive but slow to develop—or at least to reveal itself.
In a new study, researchers found that early, subtle differences in...
Your brain may be disguising a blinding eye disease
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had...
Green tea combined with exercise may help treat fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that the combination of green tea extract and exercise may reduce the severity of the obesity-related fatty liver...
Scientists find the primary cause of accelerated aging
In a new study, researchers described the mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation and identified several risk factors leading to disease.
They confirmed the role of chronic...
Eye diseases may show high stroke risk in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that damaged small blood vessels in the eye may be a marker for increased stroke risk among people...
Cocoa may ease walking pain from peripheral artery disease
Cocoa may be more than just a warm treat during chilly winter months.
New research suggests it might ease the pain of walking for people...
Scientists find an easy way to prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol
Apples are rich in fiber and compounds called polyphenols.
They could reduce the amount of total and LDL cholesterol and improve blood vessel health in...