Biofeedback technology helping improve balance in Parkinson’s patients Researchers are helping patients with Parkinson’s disease regain stable balance and confidence in performing daily activities in their own homes. A research team is developing the Smarter Balance System (SBS), a smartphone-based biofeedback rehabilitation system that guides patients through a series of balance exercises using wearable technology. …
New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Constipation is one of the most common non-motor related complaints affecting Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Refuting the idea that mutations cause cancer Medical researchers offer evidence that it is forces of evolution driven by natural selection acting in the ecosystem of the body that, in the presence of tissue damage, allow cells with dangerous mutations to thrive. Refuting the idea that mutations cause cancer Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Exercise in early life has long-lasting benefits The researchers found that bone retains a “memory” of exercise’s effects long after the exercise is ceased, and this bone memory continues to change the way the body metabolizes a high-fat diet. Exercise in early life has long-lasting benefits Source: Science Daily Fitness
New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias An educational initiative is reducing medical students’ negative attitudes toward people with obesity, a finding researchers hope will translate into better outcomes for patients struggling with weight, according to new research. New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
New supplement can repair, rejuvenate muscles in older adults Whey protein supplements aren’t just for gym buffs according to new research. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found to greatly improve the physical strength of a growing cohort: senior citizens. New supplement…
New brain death pathway in Alzheimer’s disease Neuroscientists have identified a new way for brain cells to become fated to die during Alzheimer’s diseases. The research team has found the first evidence that the activation of a biological pathway called necroptosis, which causes neuronal loss, is closely linked with Alzheimer’s severity, cognitive decline and extreme…
Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study. The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a…
Using money to buy time linked to increased happiness New research is challenging the age-old adage that money can’t buy happiness. The study suggests that using money to buy free time — such as paying to delegate household chores like cleaning and cooking — is linked to greater life satisfaction. Using money to buy time…
Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Eating foods included in two healthy diets — the Mediterranean or the MIND diet — is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a new study. Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Source: Science Daily…