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Things change when you get older no matter who you are. Some may notice they don’t have the energy levels they used to. Some may develop wrinkles on their face, and others may become more susceptible to illness. Others may just feel fatigued. Aging is a natural part of life. The longer you are alive, ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin has found that how a person decorates their living space can accurately pinpoint personality traits and the mood of the people who live there. The study found this is especially true as a person gets older. For the study, researchers analyzed the living spaces of ...click here to read more

High blood pressure sounds so permanent. It feels like once you’re headed that way, or you’re already there, there is little you can do. But guess what? You can step off the train toward hypertension a lot more easily than you might think. Research exists to suggest that simply implementing more walking into your day ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal women often struggle with managing their cholesterol, but a new study says that dancing may be the key to keeping it under control. The research published in Menopause suggests that dancing may not only lower cholesterol levels, but it could also improve fitness and body composition. After menopause, women are more likely to gain ...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

The easier your blood can move through your veins and arteries, the better your health is likely to be. Why? Because it carries oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and removes waste. When your circulatory system is working efficiently, your organs and tissue are not only getting what they need, but you’ve got a lower ...click here to read more

When you head out this summer, pay attention to some unwanted company: ticks. Black-legged ticks, or Deer ticks, can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Ticks hang out in wooded areas and long grass, waiting to catch a ride on your skin. If you pick one up along the way and they bite you, ...click here to read more

You might not think about broken bones very often. You might even think they aren’t something you have to worry about. Maybe you think they are an injury for young, active people that are out there using their bodies. It’s true that children break arms and legs. As do active adults. But inactivity and age ...click here to read more

Those who are looking to lower the risk of cognitive decline may want to add more color to their dinner plate. According to a new study published in Neurology, people who eat at least a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. Flavonoids are naturally occurring ...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

If you want to drastically reduce your risk for sleep apnea, you might want to move more. A new study is showing that active people are far less susceptible to the condition, which can lead to chronic fatigue, heart problems, high blood pressure, heart attack, and type-2 diabetes. People who spend more than four hours ...click here to read more

High levels of blood cholesterol in mid-life are associated with a risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life. This new information comes from the largest study to date, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) with the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and OXON Epidemiology, London and Madrid. The study ...click here to read more

A new study has just determined that the benefits of taking statin medication outweigh the risks in people without heart disease. What may serve as great news for producers of the drug may not be as exciting for you. Statin medications are a common treatment for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. They work to ...click here to read more

Aerobic exercise may offer a protective boost for brain aging. Scientists have previously shown that aerobic exercises are beneficial for brain health, but new research adds evidence to suggest that it may affect white matter in the brain. The study out of Assistant Professor Aga Burzynska’s BRAiN Lab at Colorado State University provides some of ...click here to read more