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Browsing Archive: November, 2013

Giving Gifts of Health

Posted by on Saturday, November 30, 2013, In : Lifestyle

Christmas is a time for celebrations, parties, shopping and giving gifts, it is also a time when one's health may be taken for granted. Our health may not be a priority due to the excitement of the season; however, there is a way use the excitement for the benefit of the health of another.

According to research, people who give experience a feeling of well-being when they give to others. The study was a large one and involved several countries. The result of the study was the same acr...

Problem Gene Increases Risk For Alzheimer's

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, November 8, 2013, In : Aging

A gene which is said to help the immune system control inflammation in the brain has been linked to alzheimer's disease.

According to a recent study the problem version of the gene triples the chances of one developing the disease.

Medical experts are excited about the discovery, because it paves the way for more research and new treatment. They believe that treatment to correct the gene's malfunction may help in the treatment of the alzheimer's.

The gene is called TREM2, and is pr...