Van Duyn Center Impressive Accomplishments in 2019!
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Read MoreEveryone Should Know the Five Signs of a Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart attacks can occur without warning and it is really important to be able to recognize the five signs of a heart attack and to call 911 in time to save a life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Read MoreWhen People with Dementia can no Longer Have Access to Guns or Drive
The United States is a gun slinging nation, including America’s seniors age 65 and older. In fact, seniors with dementia also have access to guns. According to a study published July 3, 2018, in Annals of Internal Medicine by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, it is estimated that: Guns are owned…
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Read MoreCooking Vegetables with Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes them Healthier
A study from the University of Barcelona in Spain published in the Molecules Journal April 19, 2019, shows that lightly frying vegetables with olive oil in the sofrito sauce makes the vegetables healthier. Olive oil has the ability to act as a food excipient, which helps to release and absorb bioactive compounds from the ingredients…
Read MoreOranges Lower Risk for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) of the Eye
A study by researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Australia found that oranges lower the risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of the eye. In fact, people who ate at least one serving a day of oranges had more than a 60% reduced risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 15…
Read MoreTreating Gum Disease may Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
A clean mouth and gums may prevent Alzheimer’s disease according to a study published January 23, 2019 in Science Advances. Researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway have discovered that gum disease (gingivitis) is strongly associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers found DNA-based proof that gum disease may determine whether…
Read MoreLosing 10% of Weight can Reverse Atrial Fibrillation
Losing 10% of weight can reverse atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to an Australian study published June 14, 2018 in the heart journal Eurospace. Researchers from the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders at the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) discovered that losing only 10% of weight could stop…
Read MoreTestosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can Improve Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Men
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston discovered that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) might slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men. Results of their research were published in September 2018 in the journal Chronic Respiratory Disease. Men with COPD have Low Levels of Testosterone Men with COPD often…
Read MoreDrug Shrinks Fat in Obese Mice and Lowers Cholesterol
Too good to be true! Researchers have developed a drug that can shrink fat in obese mice and lower their cholesterol levels without reducing the amount of food they eat. In other words, the mice did not have to go on a diet in order to lose weight! Obesity is a major risk for developing…
Read MoreWhen is Memory Loss More than Mild Forgetfulness?
June 2019 is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and many people are wearing purple in solidarity with AD Awareness Month. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that over five million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the United States.…
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