Don’t Ignore Your Slowing Mobility: It Could Be a Sign of Something More Sinister
According to widely held belief, aging leads to a decline in muscle strength and a slower pace, but recent studies suggest that it may also…
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New Study Uncovers a Surprising Health Benefit of Education: It Protects Your Gut
Edith Cowan University’s groundbreaking research reveals strong genetic ties and protective effects of education on several gut disorders. The benefits of education are well known,…
Debunking Previous Misconceptions: New Study Indicates That Potatoes Are Healthier Than You Think
While they may not have all the benefits of other vegetables, potatoes can still be a healthy choice if prepared correctly. In recent years, low…
Even More Beneficial Than We Thought: How Drinking Black Tea May Improve Your Long-Term Health
The flavonoids found in black tea have been linked to improved cardiovascular health later in life. Drinking a cup of black tea daily may provide…
Same Results From Half the Workout – New Research Reveals How You May Be Able To Cut Your Gym Time in Half
A recent study has revealed that a specific type of muscle contraction is the most effective at building muscle strength and size. This means that…
New Study Indicates This Vitamin Can Significantly Reduce Your Risk of Bone Fractures
A long-term study that analyzed the relationship between hospitalizations related to fractures and diet in nearly 1400 older women has found that vitamin K1 significantly…
The Secret To Exercise: Research Shows It’s How Often You Do It, Not How Much
Everyone agrees that exercise is important but is it better to work out a lot a few times each week or a little bit each…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: A New Genetic Link Confirmed
The groundbreaking research that established the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and gut health may enable earlier diagnosis and new treatment options. People who have digestive…
New Research Finds That Acupuncture May Help Ward Off Diabetes
A new study from has found that acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool in people with prediabetes. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of…
A Quick and Easy Scan Is a Reliable Predictor of Dementia
Long-term research has shown that a routine bone density scan may also detect calcified plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta, indicating if someone is more…
Biochemistry Breakthrough May Soon Have Asthmatics Breathing Easier
Scientists have discovered differences in the biochemistry of asthmatic and non-asthmatics — which could lead to more effective treatments. An important discovery that could lead…
Crucial Link Found Between Arthritis, Serious Liver Disease and a Common Genetic Condition
Edith Cowan University has identified key links between arthritis and the risk of serious liver disease in people with hemochromatosis. New Edith Cowan University (ECU)…
Growing Evidence That Vitamin K Improves Heart Health
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34 percent lower…
Good News! Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of…
New Research Finds Green Leafy Vegetables Essential for Muscle Strength
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research. The study, published…
Predicting a “Silent Killer” – New Early Warning Sign for Heart Disease Discovered
The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a new Edith Cowan University led…
New Research Reveals Exercising One Arm Has Twice the Benefits
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm —…
Warning: “Dr. Google” Is Almost Always Wrong
Online symptom checkers are only accurate about a third of the time, according to new Edith Cowan University research published in the Medical Journal of…
