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Adopting a Gut-Healthy Diet

Gut health is a major area of study these days, and the results up to this point are astounding. “Friendly” gut bacteria can be a major contributor to good health, while unbalanced and harmful bacteria can promote inflammation and illness. But how can you acquire these good bacteria? Genetics can influence your gut bacterial population ...click here to read more

Study: Lifestyle Trumps Genetics for Dementia Risk

It is easy to have a fatalistic view of disease. This is especially true for dementia or Alzheimer’s, which have become almost synonymous with aging. Moreover, doctors have unconverted certain genes associated with a higher risk for these diseases. But a new study is showing that genetics don’t necessarily predetermine Alzheimer’s and dementia. It found ...click here to read more

Get Ready for the “Wonder Drug”

Doctors have begun to prescribe a treatment that’s been called a “wonder drug” by some. The thing is, you don’t drink or swallow it. Quite frankly, it isn’t at drug at all. And here’s the kicker: you’ve likely been doing it since you were about a year old. Walking—that’s right, walking—might be the most beneficial ...click here to read more

Testosterone Replacement Therapy May Increase the Risk of Ischemic Stroke, Heart Attack in Aging Men

Men who take testosterone may be at an increased risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack, according to a recent study. The research published in The American Journal of Medicine confirmed concerns voiced by many health agencies about the potential risks associated with testosterone treatment. Many aging men take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) because of ...click here to read more

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Hidden Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Most people can recite the main risk factors for heart disease. But it turns out there are more risk factors than previously believed. It’s possible that your heart is under attack from enemies you may have never considered. Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and a lack of activity are the heart disease ...click here to read more

Safely Exercising with High Blood Pressure

Exercising with high blood pressure can be daunting. You’ve undoubtedly heard it can be good for you, but perhaps you’re not comfortable with the risks and the way it feels. Going too hard may get your blood pressure too high and put you at risk for a heart attack or leave you feeling like your ...click here to read more

Potential Way to Handle Dizziness

One of the realities of aging can be dizziness. A common cause is something called positional vertigo, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (also known as B.P.P.V.). B.P.P.V. is typically the result of age, when microscopic “stones” attached to the ends of hair cells in the ear become dislodged. When in the proper position, these stones ...click here to read more

Can Alcohol Help with Aging?

When it comes to how it affects health, there is almost nothing more controversial than alcohol. Some studies show that moderate occasional consumption can have cardiovascular, emotional, and mental benefits. Others flatly refute this, saying alcohol makes depression worse, impacts mental health, is bad for the heart, and causes cancer. For example, a couple of ...click here to read more

Dementia Risk Increases with Loss of Multiple Senses

Recently, two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 showed a connection between sensory impairment and dementia risk. Both studies assessed the association between hearing and sight loss and cognitive decline. In 2017, a report was released that identified mid-life hearing loss as a significant risk factor for dementia. This report sparked the ...click here to read more

The Big Deal about Antioxidants

If you’re talking health or nutrition, it’s nearly a guarantee that at some point, antioxidants are going to pop up. They sound super cool, healthy, and generally what distinguishes a “superfood” from regular food. But really, do you know what an antioxidant is? Antioxidant is an umbrella term to encompass compounds that protect cells from ...click here to read more

How Loneliness May Impact Bone Health

You’ve likely heard that exercise, calcium, vitamin D, and movement can help maintain strong, dense bones. But new research is saying your social life may play a significant role in bone health too. The long-term study followed more than 11,000 post-menopausal women in the United States and found that low levels of social activity, negative ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis Patients Are at an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Death: Study

For those who have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, research now shows that there may be a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. A study performed at Lund University in Sweden has found a link between osteoarthritis and mortality that outlines the importance of cardiovascular disease prevention. It was shown that the risk of dying ...click here to read more

Devices to Help with Mobility

Sometimes getting around isn’t that easy. An injury, joint pain, or trouble with balance can all limit the motivation to get up and live your life. When your mobility is limited, you can’t move around your home or neighborhood, and it becomes increasingly challenging to stay engaged with the people and things that make life ...click here to read more