Researchers have unveiled another risk factor for stroke that can be easily addressed: physical inactivity.
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Choose anti-inflammatory foods to prevent chronic illness, scientists say
Though swelling is a natural part of the body’s reaction to toxic and harmful material, chronic inflammation can do substantial damage.
Study shows this nutritional choice may counter Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists found that restricting the dietary protein consumed by mice in the later, more severe stages of Alzheimer’s disease resulted in notable improvements in memory retention.
Emotion plays a key role in memory retention, study says
It is essentially common knowledge, among scientists and biology students at least, that smell and memory are closely connected.
Study investigates gene that may cause anti-social aspect of autism
Caring for an individual with autism involves many unique considerations, such as managing a special diet and accommodating a range of behavioral difficulties.
Super-agers could hold the key to sustained physical and mental vitality, researchers say
After all of the studies conducted to determine the causes of age-related physical and mental deterioration, some researchers have decided to shift focus to a more heartening phenomenon: super-aging.
Study shows that mediterranean diets boost bone health
In a prevalence report released in 2002, the National Osteoporosis Foundation predicted that, based on figures from that year, 61 million Americans would be diagnosed with osteoporosis by 2020.
Less active kids have poorer motor skills, says study
There is no denying that kids these days are a lot more tech-savvy than they were in generations past, a fact that has both positive and negative ramifications.
Study reveals how sadness and stress impact brain size
Excessive stress and depression can feel unbearable in the moment, and, in extreme cases, may even cause actual physical pain.
Study shows that poor diet, lack of exercise hinders work productivity
Plugging through a day at work is difficult enough as it is, but being unable to remain focused throughout these eight hours makes small tasks become a much larger burden.