A new study finds little evidence that multivitamin and mineral supplements protect older people from infection. The Study The authors of the study reviewed the results of eight randomized, controlled trials that examined the effect of multivitamin and mineral supplements on infections...
Young blood can help revive damaged older muscles, according to a study that found the blood of aged mice somehow hinders a...
Researchers say an over-the-counter hormone supplement, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), might help seniors shed stubborn belly fat. Preliminary evidence also suggests that increased levels...
A large research study has discovered a possible association between obesity in mid-life and dementia, the decline of cognitive functioning. The Study...
In 1972, Charles Koenig, a 44-year-old advertising executive, showed the signs of early-onset dementia. Until he died four years later, Koenig was...
If you have type 1 diabetes (the kind where your body can't produce insulin), then you know that regular exercise...
People with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher blood glucose levels and a more difficult time controlling their disease, a study shows....
It's well-known the obesity raises the risk for type 2 diabetes, but roughly 11% of people with the disease have...
Although high cholesterol is generally considered a risk factor for dementia, new studies reveal conflicting results. One study suggests that a high...
Is it safe to drink red wine-or even recommended-if you have diabetes? Red wine in moderation usually is not harmful to people...
Chamomile is one of the most popular herbal teas. Moms give it to their children to soothe tummy aches and may have...
Most people assume that everyone's mental capacities diminish with age. Fortunately, that's not true. New studies show that...