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According to a new study from The BMJ, people who have mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia as they age. The relationship between dementia and a job that someone holds is believed to be due to lower levels of specific proteins that may prevent brain cells from forming new connections. Previous research ...click here to read more

New research suggests that widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia and stroke. The study, published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, has found that the association is independent of any influential factors such as age, lifestyle, and general health. As a common subtype of chronic pain, ...click here to read more

It’s easy for your bones to get buried when you’re prioritizing overall health. After all, weak bones might not necessarily have the same implications as hypertension, high blood sugar, or dementia. But weak bones can pose a serious health risk. Weak, brittle bones are more likely to fracture under simple duress or low impact, which ...click here to read more

If you’ve been on your feet all day in the summer heat, you know what’s coming: uncomfortably swollen ankles. It can really ruin a great day. Say you’ve been out hiking and enjoying the weather with family and friends. Then you know you’ll be struggling through your dinner party with feet and ankles that are ...click here to read more

When I was a kid, I suffered from terrible migraine headaches. Thankfully, I grew out of it, but I’ll never forget the pain. You might not be as lucky as me. Migraines could still attack your life unexpectedly, ripping apart your plans, adding stress, and putting you through periods of extensive pain. I was thinking ...click here to read more

Millions of women suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs), and new research suggests there is immense frustration at current treatment options. About half of all women will suffer from a painful UTI at least once in their lives. A quarter will have recurring infections that may lead to multiple cycles of antibiotic treatments. It seems ...click here to read more

A health setback like an injury or arthritic flare-up can influence how much you move. But these physical limitations can easily be compounded by something even more powerful: your mind. Such physical ailments can force people to move less than they can, while it might not be pain or physical limitations that are holding them ...click here to read more

Your heart is in your chest and is charged with delivering blood throughout your entire body. Seems easy enough, right? Other than your head, all that blood gets to flow downwards, taking advantage of the gravity. But your veins have a bit of a challenge. They have to work against the laws of gravity to ...click here to read more

The risk of dementia may be related to blood pressure variability (BPV) in men, according to a new report from Monash University. Researchers suggest that this new information could allow for new treatments and preventative measures in the management of dementia and cognitive decline. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the paper ...click here to read more

I’m not going to pretend like there are not a boatload of health factors to think about as you get older. But one that you should absolutely be prioritizing is bone health. Strong bones limit the risk of potentially life-threatening fractures, reduce pain, and help keep you upright and moving. Your bones are constantly in ...click here to read more

A new study published in The BMJ suggests that ultra-processed foods have a direct link to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These types of foods include food additives, often containing high levels of added sugar, fat, and salt. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition of ongoing inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can get a little bit confusing. It’s one of those things that can be good and bad, and it’s not always exactly what you think it is. That matters a lot for your health. Cholesterol plays some very important roles in your overall health, both positively and negatively. On one hand, it can lead ...click here to read more

The possibility of a urine leak can be very taxing. It makes it hard to comfortably leave home and lead a fulfilling life. It can act as an inescapable dark cloud. New research from Portugal is showing just how much urinary incontinence can affect mental health, particularly in women. 10,000 adult women took part in ...click here to read more

Oftentimes, it doesn’t start as anything. Maybe a few more trips to the bathroom after a drink or the occasional need to urinate during the night. But things can get worse, and the slope may be quicker than you’d expect. That’s why it is worth monitoring symptoms when they begin so you can try your ...click here to read more