The speed at which a person walks and the strength of their muscles can indicate how well they are aging. But scientists now say there is an even simpler and more effective test to assess aging: standing on one leg. According to the latest test published in the journal PLOS ONE, balance is a better […]
Don’t skip the daily egg. In addition to previously known benefits for immunity and bone health, scientists have now found that daily egg consumption is beneficial in combating the risk of dementia. The latest study among Chinese adults not only confirmed the benefits of eating eggs in reducing the risk of dementia, but also examined […]
Iron deficiency affects many more people than previously thought. A recent study found that 14% of American adults suffer from absolute iron deficiency, which means that their body lacks adequate amounts of iron. Another striking finding is that 15% of adults have functional iron deficiency, where the body is unable to properly utilize the iron […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the exploit of two updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that target currently circulating strains of the virus, as cases surged this summer. The updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna target the current KP.2 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a descendant of the highly contagious JN.1 subvariant […]
Could fish oil benefit brain health in older adults? Well, that depends. A modern study finds that while a specific group of older adults may benefit from regular fish oil employ, the general population did not experience the same benefits. Clinical test A study conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) examined the effects […]
