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Good News in History, August 3
221 years ago today, Sir Joseph Paxton was born. A legend in the annals of British society, he achieved his fame with two completely...
Eating Baby Carrots 3 Times a Week May Provide Significant Health Benefits
A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults. Levels...
Study Links Recreational Cannabis Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia-Related Diseases
Cannabis and its derivatives have already been shown to relieve short-term chronic pain, reduce inflammation 30x more robustly than aspirin, improve symptoms of Crohn's...
Compared with 75 Years Ago the Human Brain Is Bigger, With a ‘Reserve’ Against Dementia
Compared to those who sailed away to fight in World War II, and to those who awaited their return, the average brain size in...
‘A Bicycle Built for Two’ Might Improve Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease–Study
Tandem cycling may improve the health and well-being of people with Parkinson’s, according to a new study.
Pedaling on a bicycle built for two people...
Good News in History, February 6
32 years ago today, the Sámi People of Arctic Scandinavia/Russia established a day celebrating their existence. With a special delegation at the EU, the...
Traditional Chinese Herb Delivered by IV Improves Stroke Victims’ Recovery, Shows Large Scientific Study
A traditional Chinese herbal remedy made from one of the oldest living tree species was shown to aid in the recovery of stroke victims,...
Indian Teen Invents Gadget to Transform Dementia Care – Out of Concern for His Grandmother
An Indian teen who is a self-confessed 'nerd' who loves robotics, also loved his grandmother Jayasree dearly. Together, they led him to create a...
Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study
Researchers found that those who took a daily multivitamin improved their memory and slowed cognitive aging by two years.
The team from Mass General Brigham...
Owning Pets Helps Stave Off Dementia for People Over 50 Living on Their Own
Caring for a pet helps stave off cognitive decline for people over 50 who live on their own, according to a new study of...
Good News in History, December 9
140 years ago today, Joseph Pilates, the German-American physical trainer who leant his last name to one of the most popular forms of exercise...
Survey Reveals Americans’ 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year
Want to make your annual resolutions stick? Two in five Americans believe the best strategy is to “start small,” according to a new poll.
The...
Looking On the Bright Side of Life Could Help Cut Your Risk For Dementia
A study of the 'big five' personality traits has found that positive, extroverted, and conscientious people are less likely to get a dementia diagnosis...
Cutting Calories by 12% Can Help People Live Healthier, Longer Lives, Says Study
Cutting calorie intake by 12 percent can extend your life by boosting energy and rejuvenating muscles.
Curbing calories while maintaining vitamin and mineral levels, known...
Herbal Extract May Improve Mild Dementia Using Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, and Crocus Sativus – Study
Scientists conducted clinical trials into the effects of an herbal extract on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) found the herbal extract improved participants' memory in...
Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults
Researchers were excited to find that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications.
An estimated 80% of...
New Blood Test Could Diagnose Parkinson’s Before it Begins Damaging the Nervous System
American scientists developed a test that focuses on damage to mitochondrial DNA in the blood linked with Parkinson's disease.
Current diagnoses of Parkinson's are largely...
Smell of Simple Fragrance While Sleeping Produces Major Memory Boost in Older Adults
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in the study...
Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle Have Greater Impact on Lifespan Than Our Genes
Shakespeare once wrote "The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in our stars, but in ourselves."
Concurring with the Bard, a recent paper in the journal...
People Over 70 Who Walk Just an Extra 500 Steps a Day Lower Risk of Heart Failure or Stroke by 14 Percent
According to a recent study, researchers found that, for senior citizens, every 500 additional daily steps reduces the risk of heart trouble.
Compared to those...