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The pandemic has been interesting for exercise routines around the world. With gyms and community centers closed in most places, you might think that physical activity flat-out stopped. But there are reports that the opposite is true. The pandemic actually increased activity across populations. Research suggests that people 65 and older have been more active. ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found an increased risk of dementia in those who sleep five hours or less a night. The study explored the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and concluded that getting 7-8 hours of sleep could reduce the chance of a decline in mental cognition. ...click here to read more

Vitamin C is a super nutrient. It’s long been used to boost immunity and provide beneficial antioxidant effects. Now, a new study is showing that it might help keep your muscles more robust. First immunity, now muscle. Vitamin C might not be the first nutrient you think of when it comes to muscle, but research ...click here to read more

You may have heard the term “empty calories” circulating lately. Although it’s been used by people in the know for quite a while, the concept is making its rounds among the general population. Essentially, it means calories with no nutritional value outside of the calories themselves. Sugar and alcohol are two of the most significant ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that people who consume a Mediterranean-style diet have better thinking skills when analyzed. The diet, which consists of mostly green leafy vegetables and is low in meat, has been linked to many health benefits across various studies. These latest findings add to the mounting evidence ...click here to read more

Taking steps to manage joint pain can feel like a full-time job. Even when you’re active in your garden or out for a walk, pain can strike the next day and cause you to question if these “lifestyle” remedies are worthwhile. They are. But sometimes, you might need a little more to help silence joint ...click here to read more

Surely, you’re no stranger to constipation. Everybody goes through the occasional digestive disruption from time to time. It can be uncomfortable and cause symptoms like bloating and discomfort. Some may even experience regular constipation, a condition known as chronic constipation. Treatment options, such as laxatives, are one choice to help get things moving. But many ...click here to read more

According to a study by Case Western Reserve, patients with dementia are at a significantly increased risk for COVID-19. This risk was found to be even higher for African Americans with dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This study ...click here to read more

Hearing acrobatics was the focus of a new study published in Nature Communications, which sought to find how the filaments in the ear enable hearing. The sense of hearing is created by a dynamic and delicate connection between two pairs of diminutive protein filaments. Researchers from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s hospital were able ...click here to read more

COVID-19 is dominating the headlines, but guess what? Heart disease isn’t going anywhere. In fact, a new report from the American Heart Association suggests that heart disease is likely to remain the world’s number one killer for years to come. Many of those deaths may be fueled by the pandemic. The report suggests that the ...click here to read more

If your liver is healthy, there is a good chance you are too. In fact, some say that your health goes as your liver does. Your liver is a vital organ. Among its chief responsibilities are processing and filtering nutrients and toxins. It helps ensure you’re getting what you need and getting rid of the ...click here to read more

A new study published in the journal Hypertension suggests that high blood pressure at night compared to daytime in older men may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Uppsala University believe this abnormal spike in blood pressure interferes with the process during the night, which is a critical period for brain health. ...click here to read more

Those who suffer from daily pain may have deficits in working memory. New research suggests that the usual pains of everyday life, such as backache and headaches, may impact the cognitive process of holding and manipulating information over short periods. Previous research has found that pain-related impairments in working memory depend on emotional distress. However, ...click here to read more

The superfood social media star of the day is celery juice. It’s on the ‘gram and other platforms being propagated as a health boon for your stomach pain, skincare, and more. Like most other superfood trends, there is more than meets the eye. And although there is often a sliver of truth to many of ...click here to read more