Fasting reduces inflammation, improves chronic inflammatory diseases
By Katherine Shagoury Fasting may reduce inflammation and improve chronic inflammatory diseases without affecting the immune system’s response to acute infections, according to a new study by researchers at Mount...
Read MoreSelf-administered acupressure may ease low back pain
By Katherine Shagoury Self-administered acupressure could improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back, according to a new study published in the journal Pain Medicine. Acupressure is like acupuncture, but...
Read MoreHealthcare providers unprepared for climate change, study says
By Katherine Shagoury An epidemic of chronic kidney disease that has killed tens of thousands of agricultural workers worldwide is just one of many ailments poised to strike as a...
Read MoreMayo Clinic says CBD products may be helpful, more research is needed
By Katherine Shagoury Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become increasingly popular with consumers as ways to find relief from aches and pains, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other chronic issues,...
Read MoreVegetable-rich diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients
By Katherine Shagoury Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Read MoreAnemia linked to increased risk of dementia, study says
Photo Cred: Freepik By Katherine Shagoury Anemia, or low levels of red blood cells, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. For...
Read MoreAdults with mild cognitive impairment may benefit from mindfulness
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness meditation may be a safe and feasible non-pharmacological treatment to help patients living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new study by researchers at...
Read MoreAbnormal blood pressure in middle, late life may influence dementia risk
By Katherine Shagoury Abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late life increases the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School...
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