Month: July 2013

A growing amount of research suggests that exposure to pesticides may increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease. If you use pesticides, wear protective clothing, including rubber gloves, and wash well afterward to minimize exposure, especially ingestion.

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of falling and slow the deterioration of physical functioning in people with Alzheimer’s disease. To be effective, it takes one hour of supervised exercise twice a week, for at least one year.

Rosacea is a skin condition characterized by flare-ups of reddened and sometimes bumpy facial skin. Treatments include topical medication, very low doses of antibiotics, laser therapy, and avoiding triggers, such as hot food.

Some simple tricks to improve memory include avoiding multitasking and keeping focus, seeking clarification when something is confusing, repeating new information out loud after learning it, and writing things down.

While there’s good evidence that omega-3s in the diet offer protection against heart disease and stroke, omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements may not reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack among people with a high heart disease risk.