Physical exercise appears to have a significant and beneficial impact on depression in the elderly, according to new research published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. Depressive disorder is a serious health concern among the elderly. Depression consists of feelings of loneliness, helplessness, worthlessness, and sometimes leads […]
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Funk Roberts Reveals 5 Proven Ways To Naturally Increase Your Testosterone Levels
Written in partnership with Mindful Media PR As men age, their bodies naturally begin to produce less testosterone. The decline starts after 30 and continues at a rate of about 1% per year throughout a man’s life. There are ways to increase testosterone production in your body. 40 Shred Founder […]
Are You Diabetic? Follow These Summer Nutrition Tips to Control Blood Sugar Levels
Amid the rising mercury, it is important that you keep yourself hydrated, especially people with diabetes. This is because they tend to get dehydrated more quickly than others. Dehydration can cause their blood sugar levels to rise. Their body at times is not able to effectively cool down as certain […]
Low LDL Cholesterol Levels Tied to Stroke Severity in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
The following article is part of conference coverage from the 2022 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. Neurology Advisor’s staff will be reporting breaking news associated with research conducted by leading experts in neurology. Check back for the latest news from the 2022 AAN Annual Meeting. A low-density […]
Levels of a certain hormone could predict or detect bone loss in premenopausal women — ScienceDaily
Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone that declines as women approach their final menstrual period, new UCLA research finds. The findings could help physicians determine when, and how, to treat bone […]
Having high blood sugar and cholesterol levels in your THIRTIES raise risk of dementia, experts say
Having high blood sugar and cholesterol levels in your THIRTIES raise risk of dementia, experts say Boston University scientists looked at blood fat and cholesterol levels They found those with higher levels in their 30s were more at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest killers in the […]
High cholesterol: ‘Cosmetically disfiguring’ signs of extremely dangerous levels include
Described as “cosmetically disfiguring” by medical experts at Winchester Hospital, fatty lumps – as large as three inches – could form anywhere on the body, which is indicative of high cholesterol. Whether the fatty lumps protrude on the elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks, they might be tender, […]
Grape Consumption Modifies Gut Microbiome, Lowers Blood Cholesterol Levels: Study
Consuming grapes significantly increases the diversity of gut bacteria, decreases cholesterol levels as well as bile acids which play an integral role in cholesterol metabolism, according to a new pilot study published in the journal Nutrients. Yang et al. provide novel preliminary information about the effects of grape intake on […]
Nine ways to boost your energy levels during winter
A daily walk will boost everything from heart health to your mood, but did you know that fitting in a ten-minute walk, or even walking up and down your stairs, can provide a greater energy boost than a cup of black coffee? Exercise scientists at the University of Georgia discovered […]
Cholesterol: Definition and Levels
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Cholesterol is a substance that is waxy and fat-like. It circulates through your blood, so all of your cells have cholesterol. Although your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, cells, and vitamins, too much cholesterol can become a health problem and may cause cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease. This […]