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Among a sample of 1,429 Australian women over the age of 70, researchers observed a relationship between the diversity of vegetables one eats and their risk for suffering a serious fall. In particular, the research team found that for every serving of a different vegetable consumed per day, the risk for experiencing a serious fall…
Read MoreResearchers have uncovered an association between a greater hip-to-waist ratio and worse performance on cognitive assessments after age 60. Given the high incidence of obesity in the aging population and the economic and social burden of cognitive dysfunction, the findings suggest that reducing obesity could offer a cost-effective public health strategy for the prevention of…
Read MoreWhole grains are an important part of a balanced diet, as they provide a source of fiber, several B vitamins, and important minerals such as iron, magnesium, and selenium. The Department of Agriculture notes that adding more whole grains to one’s diet can reduce constipation, improve heart health, aid in weight loss, and prevent neural…
Read MoreIn this study, researchers found that among a group of 60 adults under the age of 45, those with chronic neck pain exhibited reduced function and range of motion in the shoulder. Additionally, the research team observed a relationship between greater neck pain intensity and worse shoulder joint performance. Physiotherapy Research International, August 2018
Read MoreEncouraging teens to be physically active can lead to a number of health benefits. In a study that included 422 high school students, researchers found that teens who engaged in at least one hour of physical activity at least five days a week had a greater overall sense of wellbeing and life satisfaction; a lower…
Read MoreCaffeine is often found in weight-loss aids, claiming to curb appetite and speed up metabolism, but new research suggests otherwise. In a study involving 50 healthy adults, researchers observed that participants ate 70 fewer calories in the morning after drinking a small amount of caffeine equivalent to 4 ounces of coffee; however, the participants tended…
Read MoreBeing overweight may thicken heart muscle tissue and increase blood pressure, elevating one’s risk for future heart disease. In this study, researchers analyzed data on thousands of healthy young adults and found a link between a greater BMI and both higher blood pressure and enlargement of left ventricle of the heart. Lead author Dr. Kaitlin…
Read MoreAmong a group of 738 seniors with normal cognitive health, researchers observed that participants with a history of diabetes performed worse on assessments of their executive function, language/semantic categorization, and overall cognition skills. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, July 2018
Read MoreThe urinary tract is a common site for an infection, especially among women. The National Institutes of Health lists the following warning signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI): pain or burning during urination; fever, tiredness, or shakiness; the urge to urinate often; pressure in the lower belly; urine that smells bad or looks cloudy…
Read MoreAccording to an analysis of data from an eleven-year study involving over 3,000 Finnish adults, researchers observed the following with regards to low back pain (LBP) and radicular pain: the risk of LBP declines slightly with age, while the risk of lumbar radicular pain increases over time; abdominal obesity increases the risk of LBP, while…
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