Changes in brain waves called gamma oscillations have been seen in several brain disorders, including in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a study of mice suggests a type of light therapy – where flickering light shines into the eyes and … Read More »
Most people would agree that smoking is harmful, but many of us think smoking just a little bit is not that dangerous. New research suggests there is no such thing as safe smoking, with low-intensity smoking significantly increasing the risk … Read More »
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that works at the cell level to help protect the epithelial tissue that lines various body cavities and organs in the body. The discovery may help explain why the widely prescribed diabetes … Read More »
Previously known as “manic depression,” bipolar disorder is a mental illness, typically associated with extreme shifts in mood, energy, and levels of activity. An estimated 2.9 percent of Americans have bipolar disorder. Diagnoses mostly occur between the ages of 15 … Read More »
Fewer than 5 percent of cases of Alzheimer’s disease have a clear genetic cause, making it hard to predict who will develop the devastating brain-wasting disorder. There is an urgent need to develop biomarkers and early treatments before the symptoms … Read More »
My friend Robb Wolf is one of the leading voices in the field of Darwinian/evolutionary medicine. He’s done a great job of bringing science-based information about ancestral health and nutrition out to the public. In my new article, which was … Read More »
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Protein fragments that form plaques in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients might also stiffen their heart muscle and increase their risk of heart failure, a new study reports. … Read More »
Dementia is not a specific illness or disease. It involves a variety of symptoms associated with impaired thinking, memory, and communication. To have a diagnosis of dementia, the decline in functioning must affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. … Read More »
The largest study of its kind reveals that the number of people worldwide living with high blood pressure has nearly doubled in the last 4 decades. The huge international effort also reveals a stark contrast between rich and poor countries. … Read More »
Obesity is becoming increasingly widespread in the United States, and so are a variety of dieting options. Many people who lose weight, however, quickly regain it. New research suggests that rapidly and repeatedly losing and regaining weight may increase the … Read More »