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Dementia :: Researchers Discover Misfolded Protein Clumps Common to Dementia, Lou Gehrig?s Disease

Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig?s disease), according to a report in the Oct. 6, 2006, issue of Science. The findings suggest that certain forms of FTD, ALS and possibly other neurological diseases might share a common pathological process.

Lip Implant :: Lip augmentation decreases appearance of ageing

Lip augmentation is not just for women who want larger, sexier lips. As people age, their lips lose fullness which makes them appear older. While injectable fillers can combat aging around the lips and mouth, not all are created equal – some can even lead to long-lasting complications, say presenters at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.

Nutrition :: Researchers look to solve mystery behind egcg and probiotics

When talking about nutrition, EGCG and probiotics are two words that we’ve been hearing a lot about these days. But most consumers don’t know what they are, where they are found and what they do. Some of that mystery was cleared up this week at the 47th Annual Symposia of the American College of Nutrition (ACN) where leading nutrition experts revealed new research about the health benefits of these two ingredients.

Diabetes :: VeraLight outperforms fasting plasma glucose for diabetes screening

Researchers will report results of a follow-on study of the first non-invasive, diabetes-screening device that was able to significantly outperform the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test and the A1C test for identifying diabetes and pre-diabetes in individuals with one or more known risk factors for the disease. Presented at the 2006 Scientific Assembly of the American Academy of Family Physicians, held here, the study showed a prototype of the device was able to identify 29% more patients than the FPG test and 17% more patients than the A1C test. Both the FPG and A1C are blood tests used to screen and evaluate patients at risk for diabetes.

Health :: Low magnesium may mean weaker muscles

Older adults with higher levels of magnesium in the blood have stronger muscles, a new study shows. Further research on whether magnesium supplements will help boost muscle function is needed, the authors conclude, given the high risk of injury and disability among older adults.

Diet :: Diet and Exercise – The Real Fountains of Youth

You can take every pill and rue your parents for passing on their genes, but if you want to live long and well there are two things you must do — eat right and exercise.

Insomnia :: More Than Half of Elderly Report Sleep Problems

More than half of older Americans have trouble sleeping and accept it as a normal part of aging. But there are steps elderly people can take to improve their sleep, a researcher says.

Prostate Cancer :: Early estrogen exposure leads to later prostate cancer risk

A new study has shown that exposure to low doses of environmental estrogens during development of the prostate gland in the male fetus may result in a predisposition to prostate cancer later in life.

Health :: Exercise to keep your arteries healthy

To keep your arteries healthy, a regular exercise program is essential, reports the June issue of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch.

Hair Care :: 6 Tips to Take Care of Your Hair

Taking care of your hair is one aspect you have to look into if you are thinking of possibilities for preventing hair loss. It is connected to a variety of factors, such as genetics, diet, or disease. For a longer period of time this will assist your hair to remain healthy.