Hand edema, which is a swelling of the fingers due to the accumulation of fluid from injury or disease, is typically treated via a hand massage performed by a therapist. A new finger-massaging glove, however, may offer a less costly and more accessible alternative. Developed by a Cornell University team led by Asst. Prof. Cindy (Hsin-Liu) Kao and doctoral student […]

You may have heard of it. You may have tried it. But are you familiar with the many wellness aspects of the ancient Japanese powdered green tea? Matcha is a whole-leaf derivative. Although it comes from the same plants as the ubiquitous green tea, rather than creating a drink by steeping the leaves, matcha powder is made by grinding the entire leaf. This releases a […]

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Light therapy has shown promise in everything from helping burn wounds heal faster to killing tumors and helping guide antibodies to their cancerous targets. Now, the next in its beam looks to be the heart. A University at Buffalo study on older mice found that photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy could slow down cardiovascular aging and significantly delay the onset of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and […]

After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart’s function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, may help the heart heal better. The material is being developed at the University of California San Diego, by a team led by Prof. Karen Christman. Back in 2012, Christman and colleagues […]

A study following nearly 30,000 older adults for more than 10 years has found six key healthy lifestyle factors can significantly reduce memory loss in old age. The findings revealed those adults engaging in between four and six of the healthy lifestyle behaviors could significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia, even when carrying genes that make them more susceptible […]

Researchers in Australia have demonstrated a specially engineered form of fermentable fiber can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The randomized, placebo-controlled trial revealed just three weeks of dietary supplementation decreased blood pressure in hypertensive patients as effectively as currently used drugs. Doctors have long suggested dietary changes should be the first option to treat hypertension in patients. The […]

New research from economists at Binghamton University shows early retirement can be linked to an acceleration of age-related cognitive decline. Looking at data from a unique pension program in China, the findings suggest increased social activity may mitigate the cognitive costs of early retirement. The novel research focused on government heath data from a pension program introduced in China in […]

Keeping fit while working from home can be a challenge. You could invest in an indoor training machine, but such things are not usually designed for working while exercising. Acer’s upcoming eKinekt BD 3 is different, combining a mini desk and stationary bike that can charge devices while you workout. Like the three-unit WeBike we featured back in 2012, the eKinekt BD […]

Our health is guided not only by our genetic blueprint but also by our lifestyle choices and environmental exposures. The study of epigenetics involves looking at what particular markers regulate gene expression. Just because someone may have a genetic predisposition to a certain illness, for example, doesn’t mean they will necessarily get sick. The expression of certain genes can be […]