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In previous e-mails, we told you about the benefits of sex, which include burning calories, reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing intimacy, and improving your mood. Well, you can now add boosting brain power to that list too, according to latest research findings. Researchers of the study published in The Journals of Gerontology found that regular ...click here to read more

Getting older is not fun. We get tired more quickly and more often, we lose much of our strength, and we are slower mentally. While this can make us envy the young, our bodies have learned to cope with the unavoidable course that is the aging process. A new study finds that older brains have ...click here to read more

The combination of stretching and breathing exercises has a calming effect on the mind and body. They help soothe the senses and relax the muscles, combating the negative effects of stress that have built up throughout the day. These are the general practices of an exercise form called yoga, which is performed by millions of ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing ringing or buzzing in the ears. It is often the result of an underlying condition or a medication’s side effect. It can also be caused by age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory problem. While ringing in the ears is not harmful, it can be a very irritating ...click here to read more

Every woman will eventually reach an age of infertility called menopause, a transitory period that may present with distressing but temporary symptoms. Menopause does not occur over night, rather, it is a gradual process that can present differently from woman to woman. To give you some information, here you will learn how long menopause lasts, ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, then memory problems are something of a concern for you. Unfortunately, as we age, our brains don’t stay as sharp as they once were. For some, this mild cognitive impairment can eventually lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. There are currently 5.4 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. ...click here to read more

We all try to get more exercise, but it’s difficult for some of us especially as we get older. As we age, we become less mentally and physically sharp and this affects our ability to exercise. However, a new study has found that older women who practice yoga present signs of greater “thickness” in areas ...click here to read more

Video games are a contentious topic. One camp believes that video games are a waste of time, while another thinks it’s no different than watching TV. Whichever camp you fall into, many studies have shown that playing video games benefits certain cognitive systems in the brain mainly related to visual attention and short-term memory. However, ...click here to read more

Weight gain and obesity are a growing issue in the United States, with current trends pointing to nearly three-quarters of the American population being overweight or obese by the year 2020. While much of this has been in response to increased eating habits and a lack of exercise, recent studies involving mice have linked the ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more

A new study has found that depression can cause structural changes in the brain. Depression and other mental health issues are a growing epidemic. Despite prolific research into mental health issues, there is still much to learn regarding the origins of these illnesses and how they affect people over the long-term. Depression is currently the ...click here to read more

Getting older is a fact of life. We are not as energetics as we once were, not as strong, and perhaps not as fit. One thing we don’t think will change is how we think, for our minds don’t age… or do they? Unfortunately, our brains are physical organs made up of cells, much like ...click here to read more

Eating right should be a priority for everyone. A healthy diet provides you with the nutrients you need and limits the amount of processed ingredients that linger in your body. Healthy eating is often viewed as a way to manage weight, but according to a new study, it can also help prevent dementia. Dementia is ...click here to read more

There are people out there who prefer order in their lives rather than unpredictability. Feeling secure in their work and relationships is something most people take great comfort in. These concepts appear foreign to some people who reject stability in lieu of impulsiveness. There are pros and cons to each. Certain medical conditions can even ...click here to read more