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Do you know that hydration could hold the key to healthy aging? As we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity, and wrinkles become more visible. But drinking water can actually help increase your body’s natural ability to reduce signs of aging and keep you feeling refreshed. While many people know that staying properly hydrated ...click here to read more

New research suggests that healthy aging may rely on exercise and diet. However, for many people, the thought of muscle strength and mobility decreasing as they age is expected and almost accepted. Most don’t realize that strength loss can be significantly delayed or altogether prevented. There is no need to accept a decrease in strength ...click here to read more

You might feel depression in the brain, but it could begin, or at least be impacted by, your gut. There is plenty of research looking at how the microbiome, which is the population of microorganisms, or bacteria, that reside in your digestive system, can impact health. Trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms live in your ...click here to read more

Aspartame, the commonly used artificial sweetener found in countless food and beverage products, has been linked to significant mental health impacts, including anxiety. Many of us have grown up with it being part of our diets, but recent research has connected its consumption to mental health issues. Our casual choice to enjoy sugar-free drinks or ...click here to read more

What comes to mind when you think of a fungal infection? Athlete’s foot, infected toenails, or a rash? Well, guess what? They can happen in your lungs, too. Some fungus species cause respiratory illnesses when they’re inhaled. Common in certain parts of the United States, these types of infections are spreading to parts of the ...click here to read more

When COVID-19 burst onto the scene in North America in 2020, it pushed most other viruses out of the way. In 2022, common colds and flu have almost become an afterthought. COVID led to lockdowns, working from home, and a jump in virtual communications, limiting the spread of other viruses. Further, the last two years ...click here to read more

Over the course of your life, you may have tried to slow your breathing to calm down, focused on your breath, or taken a breath and counted to ten before deciding to get angry. Breathing to control nerves and emotions is something that many have heard of or believe in, and now a new study ...click here to read more

We all know that stress can be a major hindrance to our daily lives, but did you know that it can also harm our eye health? A new study from the University of California, Irvine, suggests stress is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, as it causes damage similar to aging. ...click here to read more

New research suggests that patients with a specific eye disease may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. This new study believes it may be linked to heart damage from heart failure and heart attacks, advanced heart valve disease, and carotid artery ...click here to read more

The shorter days and the upcoming holiday season can zap your energy. There’s a lot to do and seemingly little time to do it. Perhaps you’re thinking of reaching for another cup of coffee or heading to the store for some energy drinks or pills that promise to perk you up. That stuff may – ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to improve circulation and also boost your skin and mood, dry brushing could be worthwhile. Dry brushing involves giving yourself a short, daily massage with a dry, stiff-bristled brush. Brushing your skin can help get the blood moving in a similar way to massage. By stimulating different areas in the skin and ...click here to read more

Although centuries old, the practice of mindfulness has become trendy during the past decade and is used to help treat various conditions. A new study is now suggesting it can lower blood pressure and potentially instill other heart-healthy habits in people who learn to use it. Mindfulness training aims to enhance people’s self-awareness of their ...click here to read more

Bad things can happen. People die, break up, get sick, or lose jobs. When these things do happen, it can churn your brain into a chaotic all-out disaster scenario. You may think things like you’ll never get healthy, nobody will ever love you again, or you won’t be able to live without the loss of ...click here to read more

Many people struggle to sleep at night, but new research suggests that exercise may help. Researchers have found that exercising regularly can help people fall asleep and stay asleep, even if they struggle with insomnia. So, if you’re having trouble sleeping, try hitting the gym or taking a walk before bedtime – you may be ...click here to read more