Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. The Adult
A Natural Approach to Restoring the Healing Benefits of Deep, Slow Wave Sleep
Hyla Cass, MD I’m seeing increasing numbers of patients with sleep problems, ranging from difficulty in falling asleep, to being unable to sleep soundly through the night. Rather than waking
Restoring Deep Slow Wave Sleep Reduces Amyloid-Beta Plaque, Wards Off Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping and awaken frequently, but exactly why this happens is unclear. Multiple studies in humans and mice indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk
Drinking More Coffee May Reduce Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without our cup of coffee: a new long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you
Morning Exposure to Deep Red Light Improves Declining Eyesight
Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, according to a pioneering new study by researchers at University
Deleting Dysfunctional Fat Cells Alleviates Diabetes
Eliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat also alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers from UConn Health report. The discovery could lead to new treatments for Type 2 diabetes and other
Advanced Herbal Support for Coughs and Congestion
By Kat Wright, M.A. Coughing is one of the most obvious and indisputable signs of human illness. In addition to being the main cause for patient visits to doctors, over
Researchers Link Vascular Defects to Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
In an unexpected discovery, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson’s disease. The finding could
Obesity Increases Risk of Gum Disease, Destruction of Jaw Bone Tissues
Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo
Severe Spinal Cord Injuries Reversed, Repaired by New Injectable Therapy
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. In the new study, published