Tag Archives: Effects

Keep moving to stave off dementia effects

Older people who move around more – even if they are just doing housework – may protect themselves against the effects of dementia, research has shown. Scientists studied the donated brains of 454 deceased older adults, 191 of whom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Prior to death they had undergone… Read More »

Long-duration space missions have lasting effects on spinal muscles

Astronauts who spend several months on the International Space Station have significant reductions in the size and density of paraspinal muscles of the trunk after returning to Earth, reports a study in Spine. Some changes in muscle composition are still present up to four years after long-duration spaceflight, according to the new research by Katelyn… Read More »

Can probiotics cause side effects?

Probiotics are healthful strains of live bacteria and yeast. Taking probiotics can provide a range of benefits, but it can also cause side effects. In this article, we discuss what probiotics are, how they promote health, and how to take them safely. What are probiotics? Sauerkraut contains probiotics, which play an important role in digestion… Read More »

Effects of smoking on COPD progression

The list of harmful effects that smoking causes to the body is very long and the lung disease known as chronic obstructive respiratory disease is one of the leading ones. In order to protect yourself from such illnesses, you only have one option and that is to quit smoking Lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic… Read More »

What Are the Side Effects of Abortion?

Abortion is a process that women do not like to undergo. However, due to certain circumstances women have to undergo abortion. The point to remember here is that abortion should only be a last resort as there are a number of side effects to it. An abortion can prove to be quite a devastating and… Read More »