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Headaches may be the most anxiety-inducing ailment. They are extremely common, rarely serious, yet quickly send people’s minds to a very dark place. This is especially trying in 2021 because they’ve been included on the list of COVID-19 symptoms, while they can also indicate a blood clot, a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines. ...click here to read more

Blood sugar and veins have a lot more in common than you might think. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it could be a cause for concern. Recent research has found that prediabetes is associated with multiple health threats other than a type-2 diabetes diagnosis. In fact, researchers found even when the condition does not ...click here to read more

Stomach trouble can be one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable scenarios you can encounter. It may instill fear each time you eat or leave your home, making it difficult to truly enjoy your life. Gut health is complex. But it might not be as difficult to handle as you may think. There are several ...click here to read more

Constant ringing in your ears can send you to the brink. Not only does it impair hearing and make it tough to focus, it can interrupt various aspects of daily life. Medically known as tinnitus, there are a number of potential reasons you’re experiencing ringing in your ears. The most common is exposure to loud ...click here to read more

Antioxidants are a major buzzword in the health and nutritional worlds. And it’s for a good reason: they help keep you healthy, functional, and, dare I say it, feeling younger. But what are they, and what do they do? In short, they protect your cells from damage. They defend against harmful chemicals called free radicals ...click here to read more

Knowing the signs of a stroke can save someone’s life. During a stroke, every minute counts. But acting fast can reduce the amount of brain damage that it can cause. When you can act quickly and help a loved one get to a hospital, they will be able to get treated with a tissue plasminogen ...click here to read more

If you’re feeling a little down right now, the boost you need could be a lot closer than you think. In fact, it may be as simple as turning on the tap. Hydration may be the reason you lack the energy and outlook you’re after. There is plenty of data to support hydration’s impact on ...click here to read more

Researchers have recently found that the younger people are when they develop type 2 diabetes, the higher their risk of dementia later in life. While many studies have previously linked diabetes and dementia, this study is the first of its kind to uncover the relationship between the timing of diabetes and how it can affect ...click here to read more

The soda and chips you snack on every day might not seem like a big deal. Neither does the fast-food meal that helps save you time and keeps you fed. But repeatedly eating these foods could be doing severe damage to the population of gut bacteria that helps keep you healthy. People who eat many ...click here to read more

Although your brain is not a muscle, it may make sense to treat it as such. Without enough exercise, it could become weak and more prone to trouble. That’s important to think about as you advance in years. After all, declining brain health and a lowered capacity to think and remember are among the biggest ...click here to read more

Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation might all help your memory. But instead of doing all that, you should focus on getting better sleep. A good night’s sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that financial problems can lead to stress, but new research has found that it can cause pain later in life. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, those who experience financial stress in midlife are more at risk of increased physical pain nearly 30 years later. The study, published ...click here to read more

Early-onset dementia is often mistaken for depression, putting patients at risk for not getting the proper treatment they need. A team of Australian researchers has discovered that a profound loss of ability to experience pleasure is related to the degeneration of “hedonic hotspots” in the brain. Because people report a lack of happiness in life, ...click here to read more

Superfoods are sexy. Given a choice, I’m sure you’d go with goji or acai berries over yogurt or potatoes. But really, does something being dressed up and labeled make it better? Not really. In fact, if you really want what you need, nutrition might get about as boring as it gets. I don’t mean the ...click here to read more