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Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease risk
A meta-analysis of trials comparing the health effects of red meat consumption with those of other diets found that substituting healthful plant protein for red meat helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eating plant…
Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia. Dementia is a broader term for conditions caused by brain injuries or diseases that negatively affect memory, thinking, and behavior. These changes interfere…
All Sweetened Drinks Can Raise Heart Disease Risk
Some sweetened beverages can have more sugar than a 12-ounce can of Coca Cola. It’s not news that too much sugar isn’t good for you. Indeed, soda, candy, and sticky-sweet confections can take a toll…
Prostate Cancer in detail
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland, the gland that produces some of the fluid in semen and plays a role in urine control in men. The prostate gland is located below the bladder and in…
What diet is best for older adults?
A new study has revealed that a diet rich in protein and low in calories can help older adults with obesity lose more weight while maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Older adults often…
Alzheimer & Diabetes
Diabetes and Alzheimer's: What's the link? New research has shown that impaired insulin signaling in the brain, often a feature of diabetes, may negatively impact cognition, mood, and metabolism — all of which are common…
How can a vegan diet improve your health?
Dr. Afshin Shawn Adhami M.Dwww.VistasolMedicalGroup.com In a recent study, researchers have compared the effects of a plant-based meal with those of a meal that includes animal-derived products on a person's health. The study concludes that…
Stress may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Afshin Shawn Adhami M.D www.VistasolMedicalGroup.com Stress may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease New research suggests that vital exhaustion, a marker of psychological distress, may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Many factors…
Could managing cholesterol prevent Alzheimer’s?
The largest genetic study of Alzheimer's disease to date finds that a "handful of gene variants" increases some people's risk of both dementia and cardiovascular disease. The findings imply that, in principle, we may be…
Interaction between immunity and gut bacteria influences aging
A mechanism that links the immune system, gut bacteria, and aging has come to light in recent research. An imbalance in the gut bacteria may be what drives aging. Immune system dysfunction can disrupt gut…
