Obesity increases the risk of osteoarthritis. Being overweight places extra pressure on joints and cartilage, causing them to degenerate over time. According to a new study published online in the journal Radiology, overweight people who lost a substantial amount of weight over a 48-month period showed significantly lower degeneration of their knee cartilage. “This study’s lead author, […]
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In patients with osteoarthritis of joints, the injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the affected joint is becoming increasingly recognized as a safe and effective treatment. Stem cell therapies are becoming more widespread due to their effectiveness, as well as the lack of side effects or complications seen with properly done stem cell treatments. Stem cell therapy has […]
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As just reported in USA Today and by other news outlets, Temple University has just published research that shows that extra-virgin olive oil may be protective against memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Stem cell therapy may reduce lung inflammation in COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) as well as Cystic Fibrosis. Lung damage caused by chronic inflammation in these conditions leads to reduced lung function and eventually respiratory failure.
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A newly published study from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, showed that older people who follow a Mediterranean diet may slow the loss of brain volume which naturally occurs as a result of aging. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by relatively higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and whole grain foods. The […]
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The term “weekend warriors” has been used to refer to individuals who exercised irregularly, perhaps just on weekends. It has long been thought that this pattern of exercise was not enough to get the cardiovascular benefit of more frequent exercise, and that these people were just opening themselves up to greater in juries than those […]
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If you like spicy food it may contribute to your longevity. Research from the University of Vermont revealed in a study of over 16,000 people, that those who ate hot red chili peppers reduced their risk of death. For hundreds of years, peppers have been thought to be beneficial for many health problems. This study […]
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