Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition in Australia with an estimated 70,000 Australian living with the disease. Recently ABC News reported on research showing a cluster of…
Chronic occurring urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are common and patients are often resistant to antibiotics. To understand why UTI’s are so common and why it is difficult to treat it…
Symptoms of depression that steadily increase over time in older age could indicate early signs of dementia, scientists have said. Other patterns of symptoms, such as chronic depression, appear not…
Psychological stress is associated with a greater risk for depression, heart disease and infectious diseases. A 2012 research team led by Carnegie Mellon University’s, Sheldon Cohen has found that chronic…
We can’t stop growing older but we can slow down the process of aging, including the brain. Being a Baby Boomer myself I have a lot of personal and professional interests….
Some forms of exercise may be much more effective than others at bulking up the brain, according to a remarkable new study in rats. For the first time, scientists compared…
The common heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (like Nexium, Somac, Losec or one of over 30 available) have been linked to a range of medical conditions: bone fractures,…
The history of tea began over 5000 years ago in ancient China. Currently, tea is the most popular beverage consumed by two-thirds of the world’s population. Green tea, black tea…
Any fruit or vegetable smoothie has an advantage over a freshly squeezed fresh juice in that also you have the benefits of soluble and insoluble fiber. An ongoing improvements in…