What this means, in layperson language, is that the virus affects pancreas insulin levels and secretion. The destruction of pancreas beta cells is linked with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. ... Read More
Is Your Protein Bar Healthy?
If you’re having a protein bar as a snack or post-workout supplement, aim for a one that has roughly 200 calories per serving, with fewer than five grams of fat and five grams of added sugar. And the amount of protein it contains can vary from bar to bar, but you might want to aim for one with 15 to 20 grams per serving.... Read More
NASA: How to Nap
Compared to individuals who reported never taking a nap, people who usually nap had a 1.12 times higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure and a 1.24-fold increase in stroke risk;... Read More
Aging May Be Reversible
Scientists used DNA methylation clocks to measure changes in biological age as it responds to stress in mice and humans.... Read More
Parkinson’s: Why the Rise?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. A loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain causes the condition, which leads to a lack of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for coordinating movement.... Read More
Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure
“Individuals under 59 had a greater blood pressure reduction associated with physical training. Those 60 and 79 years had a smaller effect, but still had significant blood pressure drops. Thus, we emphasize that even the elderly can benefit from strength training.”... Read More
Salt and Your Heart
The American Heart Association reminds us that avoiding prepackaged, prepared, and processed foods is the best way to drop sodium.... Read More
Can Bright Light Fight Dementia?
Compared with usual treatment, patients with dementia who received phototherapy had significant improvements in cognitive function.... Read More