Health Benefits of Apple | Nutritional benefits of apples | Benefits of Apple | Apple
Health Benefits of Apple | Nutritional benefits of apples | Benefits of Apple | Apple The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family Rosaceae. It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The tree is small and deciduous, reaching 3 to 12 metres (9.8 [...]
Researchers Develop Risk Index Tool to Help Predict Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new risk index tool that can help predict whether people age 65 and older have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Differential characteristics are pointed out in the image of the comparison of a normal aged brain (top) and an Alzheimer’s brain (bottom). “This new risk index could be very important [...]
Cherry Supplement Improves Pain and Function in Osteoarthritis
According to recent research, ground whole Montmorency tart cherries in pill form may be a promising pain-reliever for osteoarthritis. A previous study has demonstrated the anti inflammatory properties of a diet supplemented with Bing sweet cherries. In the 1950’s another study revealed that eating one-half pound of cherries a day prevented the onset of gout. [...]
With Alzheimer’s, Health-Care Costs Could Triple
Experts urge greater investment in research to stem ‘crippling’ expenses In a new report, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia triple the health-care costs for afflicted seniors. In addition, people who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities pay an average of $16,689 in out-of-pocket costs each year, researchers found. The [...]
