Ketogenic diet and gut bacteria may influence Alzheimer’s development
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease may be associated with changes in gut bacteria, and a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet has shown signs of being therapeutic.
Plant-based diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Eating plant-based foods may relieve the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review by doctors who advocate for a meat-free diet.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
‘Surprise question’ to clinicians predicts older patients’ mortality … Areas of the retina change in mild Alzheimer’s disease … Cancer patients who miss referral appointment are more likely...
Hand gestures used in game play may reveal cognitive decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Hand gestures used in playing popular mobile games may one day help spot the subtle changes in motor abilities seen in cognitive decline.
Stealth heart attack symptoms often ignored, delaying care
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Mild, slow heart attack symptoms may sneak up on residents with multiple health problems, delaying time to treatment by five hours.
Reduced activity in early Parkinson’s not solely age-related: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Physical activity is reduced in early stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it appears that the decline is not solely due to aging, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Brain reorganizes itself during specific stroke rehabilitation … What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia … Rates of type 2 diabetes falling in high-income countries … Advanced MRI scan...
Brief bursts of intense exercise normalizes blood pressure in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Brief bursts of high-intensity exercise on a stationary bike has been found to bring blood pressure back to normal in older adults after 10 weeks.
Mediterranean diet linked to lower cognitive decline in U.S. seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Seniors who eat more of the foods found in a Mediterranean diet are less likely show symptoms of cognitive decline, a U.S. study has found.
Millions of diabetes patients overlook Medicare’s nutrition benefits
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Millions of people with diabetes or kidney disease are eligible for nutrition counseling, but few make use of it, according to a new report by KHN.