Journal of Alzheimer's Disease — Several studies have suggested that osteoporosis — thinning bones — is associated with an increased risk for cognitive changes and memory loss. In a study involving almost 60,000, bone loss was associated with a 1.2 times higher risk for dementia in women and a 1.3 times higher risk in men.
Experimental Physiology — Being sedentary interferes with blood flow and raises your risk for heart and blood vessel disease. Results of a small study published in Experimental Physiology suggest that sitting for just 10 minutes is enough to reduce blood flow in small blood vessels in the legs. Read More »
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association — About one-third of Americans have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, but the number of diabetologists — endocrinologists who sub-specialize in diabetes management — is dwindling in the U.S. and primary care doctors now treat about 82 percent of people with diabetes. Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — Start by getting up off the couch and increasing your activity level. Several studies have shown that exercise, especially cardio, can improve mood and help alleviate depression. Read More »
HealthCentral — Take our true or false quiz to see just where you stand when it comes to sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Read More »
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