Longevity - Page 73

October 28, 2015

Higher-fiber diet linked to lower risk of death

People who ate the most fiber were less likely to die of any cause during a recent study of nearly one million people.

October 28, 2015

7 essential blood tests you should have

The most important blood tests for men. Plus, how to interpret the results of your blood work.

October 28, 2015

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's not contagious, study finds

Despite concerns that faulty brain proteins could be transferred from person to person by treatments involving human fluids and tissues, a new study finds no signs of increased risk for two major degenerative brain diseases among recipients

October 28, 2015

Surgical Theater: Flight simulation technology helps surgeons prep for surgery

A Cleveland neurosurgeon and two ex-Israeli Air Force R&D officers have teamed together to apply flight simulation technology to a more benevolent purpose – aiding the sick.  Through their efforts, they have developed an FDA-approved surgery rehearsal program called Surgical Theater, which allows physicians to prepare and practice complicated brain surgery before they even enter the operating room.

October 28, 2015

Pneumonia vaccine said to reduce US hospitalizations

The seven-strain pneumonia vaccine used in the U.S. beginning in 2000 has prevented 168,000 hospitalizations for the disease each year since, and its effectiveness showed no signs of waning, a new study concludes.

October 28, 2015

Ginkgo biloba: An alternative treatment for Alzheimer's?

Some patients have looked into alternative treatments to help with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. One such alternative treatment is ginkgo biloba

October 28, 2015

21 reasons you’ll live longer than your friends

When we're young, we all believe we're going to live forever. But as we age, most of us realize that's not the case. What's more, it becomes clear that the choices we make can have an impact on how long we live.

October 28, 2015

End-of-life talks lacking between doctors, patients

Although many older patients in Canada have thought about end-of-life care and discussed it with family members, a new study suggests fewer have spoken with doctors and had their wishes noted accurately in their medical record

October 28, 2015

Austerity programs are hurting our health, researchers say

Austerity is having a devastating effect on health in Europe and North America, driving suicide, depression and infectious diseases and reducing access to medicines and care

October 28, 2015

Vitamin D deficiency may damage the brain, study finds

According to a new study, rats who were fed diets low in vitamin D for a long period of time developed free radical brain damage and performed poorly in cognitive functioning tests compared to rats fed a normal diet.