Glaucoma is a blinding eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. As a result of this damage people become blind. This disease is typically genetic inherited. So, what can you do to decrease a chance of getting this disease if you have a someone in […]
Of course, we know that a healthy diet, moderate exercise and no smoking keep us away from various diseases. However, whether they also help when we are 80+, was unclear till know. A recent large study found that brain health of 80+ olds also benefits from a healthier lifestyle regardless whether a person carries APOE […]
It is already known that ‘early birds’ are up to 27% less likely to have a depression compared to night owls. However, the definition of ‘early bird’ was not that clear. In other words, at what time you need to go to bed to be considered an ‘early bird’?
According to a recent large study, people with depression have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies than those without depression, regardless of genetics, environmental aspects, medical history or unhealthy lifestyle choices.