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Your future self might exist between your ears. The brain is a powerful and funny thing. It can play tricks on you, and according to a new study, may be central to the future you will ultimately experience. The study shows that how people think about their future selves is an extremely accurate indicator of ...click here to read more

Exercise is part of building a healthy immune system. It can also help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with illness. Knowing that, it seems like exercise during illness is a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. So, if you’re feeling sick, should you exercise? The best answer is that it depends. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there ...click here to read more

According to a new study, poor mental health earlier in life could lead to poor physical health later in life. Researchers from the University of Auckland, Duke University, and the University of Michigan collaborated to investigate this link in health by analyzing 50 years of births in New Zealand and following the individuals for 30 ...click here to read more

You might think that emotions like anger exist in a vacuum. You get in an argument, get angry, it ends, and that’s it; over and done with it. But that might not be the case. Instead, repeated angry outbursts or remaining in a relatively constant state of anger could be contributing to, or even causing, ...click here to read more

Exercise is good for you, but it might do more than you think. New research suggests that deciding to get fit today may help your brain well into the future. Brain age is a growing concern for people reaching middle age and beyond. You may even be expecting to experience memory loss, dementia, or other ...click here to read more

Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Likely, you’re not either. Any number of things could be limiting your ability to get a good night’s shut-eye, which is defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as at least seven hours per night. You need “enough” sleep for several reasons. It truly is a pillar ...click here to read more

Can you be a “super ager” that’s protected from cognitive decline? It’s possible. Regardless of your opinion of the Queen of England, one thing is for sure: she is a highly functioning 94-year-old. Most people experience “normal” aging that brings on cognitive decline, yet she still seems to function decades younger from a mental standpoint. ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Oxford and University College London shows that a healthy heart throughout life could reduce the risk of dementia in older age. The study found that by targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person’s lifespan, the onset of dementia could be reduced. Researchers analyzed data from 542 older adults ...click here to read more

Older people with diabetes should have routine eye exams to help identify cognitive decline. Research shows that older adults with diabetes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders than people without diabetes. With regular eye exams, doctors can identify changes in the retina that may be associated with cognitive disorders. Scientists ...click here to read more

Vision has taken a hit in the past six or seven months. Experts suggest that people have been avoiding eye appointments during the pandemic, and it could be having dire consequences. Once you’ve hit 65, your eyes need more attention. Like the rest of you, they are subject to aging. One of the ways it ...click here to read more

Young adults with PTSD may have an increased risk of stroke when taking certain types of antidepressants, according to new research. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke was the largest investigation of post-traumatic stress disorder and antidepressant-associated stroke risk in young adults ever performed. Collecting data from 1.1 million U.S. veterans ...click here to read more

Those who enjoy wine and cheese as part of their diet may want to note new research showing that it may reduce cognitive decline. Studies on diet typically show a direct impact on health in a negative way, but this new research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has found a positive connection with ...click here to read more

There is about one week left in 2020, and what a week it will be. Congratulations; you made it! Hopefully, your plans involve some socially distanced and virtual holiday get-togethers that allow for some good times and celebrations. For many, celebrating the holidays means hoisting a glass or two and having a drink. That is ...click here to read more

As more research becomes available, it’s becoming more apparent that focusing on heart health in midlife is crucial for lowering the risk of dementia later in life. New studies are showing that even those who have just a few signs of poor heart health in middle age are linked to a faster decline in cognition. ...click here to read more