_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
A new study from UCLA researchers provides a strategy for finding treatments optimally tailored for women and men to prevent cognitive decline in aging as well as progression of neurodegenerative diseases by leveraging sex differences in the brain. By Jane Farrell article BACKROUNDAging is associated with cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Aging also confers a major risk for developing a neurodegenerative disease. … Read More→
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Health Tips on Treating and Preventing AthleteΓÇÖs Foot By Jane Farrell article Even if youΓÇÖve never played a sport, youΓÇÖve probably dealt with athleteΓÇÖs foot. But this fungus-caused skin condition ΓÇô so … Read More→
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_ Children's Health How to Prevent Childhood Drownings By Jane Farrell article Drowning is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths. In children under the age of four, only birth defects … Read More→
_ Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases While Enjoying the Outdoors By Sondra Forsyth article YouΓÇÖve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit … Read More→
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_ Diabetes Online Diabetes Prevention Programs Are as Effective as In-Person Sessions for Weight Loss By Sondra Forsyth article According to a September 2018 UCLA Research Alert, researchers examined participation and weight loss results in an online diabetes prevention … Read More→
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