Researchers from the University of Granada monitored a group of people to see if the timing of physical activity could impact glucose (sugar) metabolism in a new study. Maintaining stable glucose or blood sugar levels is important for people with…

Researchers agree that genetics play a crucial role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research shows that about 25% of all Alzheimer’s disease cases are familial. Researchers from Mass General Brigham say that a person’s inherited Alzheimer’s genetic risk…

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the nerves in the brain and, in turn, affects movement. People with Parkinson’s disease may also experience cognitive changes and struggle with day-to-day activities.Research is ongoing about the specific components of Parkinson’s disease…

Research has already shown that ketogenic diets may improve brain performance in older male mice. Now, the authors of a new study in mice have identified a particular mechanism that might underpin this phenomenon.The research raises questions about the role…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors and a loss of coordination that usually affects people over the age of 60.A new study compared the gut microbiota of people with Parkinson’s disease in five countries.Researchers found that although…

Scientists may be able to predict disease progression in people with Parkinson’s disease using MRI scans.They say structural and functional connections in the brain may help predict gray matter atrophy and progression of the disease.Experts say the results of the…

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, an indigenous pan-African manufacturer and distributor of medicines and surgical equipment, among others, has announced its readiness to begin local manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant. The move is part of the benefits of Nigeria’s…

The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week for good health.Past research shows that living a sedentary lifestyle can have harmful effects on overall health and may increase a person’s mortality risk.…

Some people are genetically predisposed to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65. Researchers from Mass General Brigham have discovered a genetic variant that may help protect people with a variant of a different gene that predisposes them…

Researchers say developing anxiety after age 50 might increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.The scientists say that depression, sleep issues, and hypotension were risk factors for Parkinson’s.Issues with movement are commonly associated with Parkinson’s, but non-movement issues, such as…

A new study examined how acupuncture affects sleep in people with Parkinson’s disease.The researchers compared real acupuncture with ‘sham acupuncture,’ where they performed the procedure without sharp tips or otherwise prevented the needles from fully entering the skin. At the…

Researchers report that plant-based meat alternatives offer greater improvement to cardiovascular risk factors when compared with real meat.They say that plant-based meat alternatives can improve cholesterol levels and have not been linked to higher blood pressure, despite the sodium content…

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but treatments can alleviate symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion, and some may slow the progress of the disease.The disease is characterized by a buildup of proteins in the brain that interfere…

Researchers know that genetics play a role in obesity. Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School have found that people missing a specific blood group due to a genetic variant may be genetically predisposed to having obesity or overweight.Researchers…

Experts have debated the best dietary patterns for people taking GLP-1 medications to maintain health as they lose weight.A new review has gathered optimal nutritional recommendations available from existing research.The new guidelines could prove valuable to anyone interested in losing…