Published April 14, 2017

One suggested treatment for vascular dementia is acupuncture. Researchers in China conducted a review study to determine its effectiveness. They found that acupuncture does seem to have beneficial effects for people suffering from vascular dementia. They also found that these effects seem to stem from acupuncture’s ability to effect the body on several levels. In particular, it seems to protect cerebral neurons from oxidative stress, apoptosis (cell death), and inflammation. But it also seems to help regulate how the body metabolizes glucose and improve neurotransmitter function. It could even help keep synapses and blood vessels healthy.

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Published April 12, 2017

New video series by investigative reporter Ty Bollinger brings together more than 60 of the world’s foremost health experts to investigate both sides of the debate to give you the science, history, and the untold story behind the controversy.

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Published April 10, 2017

Researchers followed the diets of 170,000 women. Of these, 1,007 of them developed rheumatoid arthritis. Among women less than 55, having a healthy diet decreased their risk of getting the disease by 33%.

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