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An estimated 25 percent of people older than 65 have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar. Insulin plays an important role in the brain, and people with prediabetes and diabetes are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Delivering insulin to …
We’ve collected some tips from Harvard Health on snoring. Snoring by itself is generally harmless, but it can be annoying, especially for your bed partner. Fortunately, you can take steps to alleviate the problem. Start by making lifestyle changes and trying simple home remedies to alleviate the problem. You can also try one of the …
The compound xyloglucan found in apples has been found to help protect against heart injury and lower the risk of coronary heart disease in a study published in the journal Nutrition Research. Cell wall polysaccharides containing high amounts of arabinose and/or xylose such as apple pectin were found to help to protect against heart attack …