Obese people are more likely to lose their memory and thinking skills quicker than those who are slim and healthy in weight, according to researchers.
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Polypill Medication Over Age 50 Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease & Stroke
Annually up to 200,000 people die of heart disease and stroke in the UK alone but if everyone over the age of 50 would take the polypill that number could be more than halved, according to scientists.
Elderly Persons Are Being Denied Vital Drugs That Could Have Averted Strokes & Heart Attack
Elderly persons are being denied cholesterol lowering drugs, statins, by general practitioner (GP) that could have averted strokes and heart attack, experts say.
Women Are At Greater Risk Of Depression & Illness Than Men
There is a correlation between physical activity, depression and metabolic syndrome.
The Benefits Of Tai Chi Among The Elderly
Elderly people who regularly performed Tai Chi, the traditional Chinese mind-body exercise now enjoyed worldwide were less likely to suffer high blood pressure and were physically stronger.
Nine Out Of Ten Americans Indulge Salty Foods In Their Diet
Among the favorite salty foods that Americans indulge in are cheeseburgers, pizza, bread, deli meat and potato chips, according to US health officials.
Breastfeeding Mothers Are less Likely To Develop Hypertension Later In Life
Mothers who breastfeed their babies for at least six months have lower blood pressure and they are less likely to develop hypertension later in life, according to a study.
Deficient Of Vitamin D Can Cause Arteries To Stiffen
Stiffer arteries and the inability of blood vessels to relax even to healthy people is linked to lack of vitamin D, according to the Emory-Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute.
Metabolic Syndrome Is Predominant To Non Vegetarians – Study
Vegetarians have experienced a much lower risk of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians, according to researchers at Loma Linda University in California.
Significant Relationship Between Physical Activity, Salt Sensitivity & Blood Pressure
A new study suggests that physical activity may help reduce the hypertension of people who are fond of high sodium diet.