Healthcare Information
When 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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Energy Drinks Associated with a Rise in blood Pressure and Disruption to Heart Rate
A new study published June 4, 2019 in the Journal of the American Heart Association has raised alarm bells for finding a strong association between consuming energy drinks with a rise in blood pressure and disruption to the normal heart rate. In fact, damage to the heart and even death can occur as a result…
Read MoreHazards in the Workplace Lead to Serious Lung Diseases in More than 1 in 10 People
According to a new report, more than one in 10 people suffer from non-cancerous serious lung diseases due to hazards in the workplace from inhaling lung irritants like dust, fumes, molds, gas and vapors. The official statement was published by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society, June 1, 2019 in the…
Read MoreGroup Singing for Parkinson’s Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Singing for Parkinson’s Disease Group singing has amazingly been shown to be beneficial for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving stress, mood and motor function. Research led by Elizabth Stegemöller, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University reported the results of the therapeutic singing at the conference of the Society…
Read MoreWearable Monitor for People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases
People who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have attacks (exacerbations) where their symptoms worsen. These exacerbations can be life-threatening and lead to expensive hospitalizations. There has not been a way to predict when an exacerbation is about to take place. However, according to an article in…
Read MoreResearch Proves Listening to Music is Relaxing and Good for Health
We all like listening to music. It relaxes us and makes us feel good. Researchers from Juntendo University in Japan set out to prove scientifically that music can relax us and what effects listening to music have on the human mind and body. The results of their study were published February 2, 2018 in Scientific…
Read MoreSocial Isolation and Loneliness Raise Health Risks for Seniors
Seniors living in isolation are a growing problem in America. According to a University of Michigan study published March 3, 2018 in the Healthcare Journal one out of every five seniors lives in isolation, cut off from both friends and family. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is sponsoring research to determine the difference between…
Read MoreExtra Virgin Olive Oil and Lutein for Eye Health
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been well researched for its antioxidant properties for maintaining good health. Spanish researchers from the University of Jaén have found a way to add yet another antioxidant especially beneficial for good eye health, to extra virgin olive oil. Lutein is a carotenoid found in green leafy vegetables. In fact,…
Read MoreBenefits for Seniors who Participate in the Arts
According to ongoing research by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), when seniors participate in the arts they show improvements in health, well-being and are more able to function independently. The NIA and doctors have long advocated eating a good nutritious diet, getting enough physical exercise and getting a good night’s sleep for healthy aging.…
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