Summary: Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia. Source: AAN A combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits including sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly … Read more
Researchers have found an effective method of getting people to cut down on their drinking: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with it, and pair that with counting each and every drink. This particular combination of ‘why to reduce’ and ‘how to reduce’ messaging can be useful for promoting good health in a … Read more
Functional foods are increasing in popularity due to their therapeutic potential against cardiovascular disease. Research suggests flaxseeds, may be among the best foods for de-clogging arteries after a study showed it reduced plaque formation by 40 percent. These effects have been attributed to several compounds unique to the seed. Flaxseeds are a mini nutrition powerhouse … Read more
Summary: Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports. Source: AAN Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke, … Read more