As we age, we become prone to obesity and other metabolic disorders. But new research may have found an “antidote” to age-related cardiometabolic conditions. A range of age-related metabolic diseases may be prevented by lowering the levels of certain proteins called “fatty acid-binding proteins.” Metabolic health may be preserved well into old age, a new Continue Reading

Researchers have shed light on the cause of brain cell death in dementia. Dementia arises as a result of brain cell death, which may lead to a decline in learning, memory, and other cognitive functions, but precisely what triggers this process has been unclear. Now, a new study helps to shed some light. Researchers found that Continue Reading

Hypertension onset in midlife may be a dementia risk factor for women, but not for men, say researchers. Researchers have uncovered a possible sex difference in how blood pressure affects dementia risk, after finding that women who get hypertension in their 40s are likelier to develop the condition. But for men, hypertension in midlife appears to have no impact Continue Reading

Seniors over the age of 50 who are overweight or obese are at high risk of developing certain types of cancer, suggests a new report. A new report warns about the role of obesity in cancer. As many as 40 percent of all cancers are related to obesity, according to the new research, which suggests that Continue Reading

Can chocolate protect our skin from sun damage? Packed full of antioxidants, chocolate is increasingly gaining a place among the circle of healthful foods. Some studies show that chocolate may protect the skin from damaging sunlight. However, not all researchers agree. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that a moderate amount of chocolate – Continue Reading