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Managing hypertension may help Parkinson’s symptoms, too
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
People with hypertension may fare worse than those with normal blood pressure if they receive a Parkinson’ disease diagnosis, according to the results of a new study. Researchers say that managing...
Antioxidant could delay skin aging
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 09, 2017
Methylene blue, a common antioxidant, may delay skin aging, researchers say.
Lifespan-enhancing treatments may not enhance good health, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 08, 2017
Therapies used to extend one’s life may not translate to increasing overall health, a recent study finds.
Sleep troubles could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 18, 2017
People with chronic sleep disorders may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recently published study.
Air pollution could increase risk of premature death
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 23, 2017
Long-term exposure to air pollutants may be linked to an increased risk of premature death, according to a recent study.
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
Common osteoporosis treatment may not prevent bone fractures
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 06, 2017
Bisphosphonates may not necessarily prevent bone fractures in older women, according to a recent study from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
UTI antibiotic treatment may not be correct for older adults
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 07, 2017
Prescribing antibiotics for older adults with urinary tract infection symptoms may be causing more harm than previously believed, a new study finds.
New source of muscle decline in old age identified
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 12, 2017
The loss of muscle stem cells may be a large contributing factor to muscle decline in old age, a study performed on mice found. Previously, it was thought that the loss of motor neurons was the main contributing...