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What you eat everyday can influence how you remember and your risk for dementia. But you have to be patient. For example, if you eat a ton of veggies, fish, whole fruits, and whole grains, you might not function exceptionally different than someone that eats an unhealthier diet. It’s not like every time you eat ...click here to read more

Blood pressure normally goes down during the night, but for some, it could stay the same or even go up, leading to damage in the brain. A new study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that high blood pressure at night may cause damage to small areas of ...click here to read more

Too little sleep can put your health at risk. But getting too much can cause problems too. If you’re having a hard time getting out of bed these days, it could help your heart and mind to find ways to release yourself from the covers. For many people around the country, life has stopped. For ...click here to read more

Spending more time at home the past few weeks has messed with your schedule. But it might be affecting you in ways you might not think. For example, you might not be as a “regular” as were before this all started. Your regular routine as taken a hit and your gut may be responding with ...click here to read more

Older veterans tend to be more physically active, which may lead to falls, but when they do tumble, they are less likely to hurt themselves. The University of Michigan organized a study that found the results of the number of falls taken by veterans. The study’s lead author, Geoffrey Hoffman, U-M assistant professor of nursing, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that most popular diets lead to weight loss and low blood pressure, but only for a limited time. The study published in The BMJ compared results of popular diets with an average American diet and found that they all showed modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over six months. ...click here to read more

When joint pain hits the hands, it makes the simplest things a major challenge. Changing the channel on the television, gripping a spoon, or simply sitting to relax can become impossible. Sometimes, pain in the fingers and hands takes hold. But for some, the grip is tight and recurring. If the pain is caused by ...click here to read more

Inactivity and isolation are not good for your memory. If you struggle with memory, self-isolation can prove particularly challenging. There is no shortage of worrying and stressful situations these days. They can take hold of mental health rather quickly and your memory may suffer as a result. To keep your cognitive function in check, it’s ...click here to read more

For many people, this time in quarantine can be stressful and sleep may be affected. During stressful times, people tend to either sleep more than usual or are affected by insomnia. Life, as we have known, has drastically changed for many of us, and this means our daily routine has also been turned upside down. ...click here to read more

We’ve been offering a lot of information recently about how to boost your immune system. But even despite your best efforts, there are certain habits you might have that could be sabotaging your health. A lot of the time, a bad habit might not seem like one. At least in the way you might think. ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Stroke shows how a change towards healthy lifestyles in middle-aged women can reduce the risk of stroke. The study by the National Institute of Health has found that they can reduce their risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and making healthy food choices. Generally, women are ...click here to read more

Doctors have recently suggested that indigestion is a potential early symptom of COVID-19. If you’ve noticed you’ve been struggling with indigestion, should you be scared? Not necessarily. Although Chinese researchers have suggested that roughly half of coronavirus patients have complained about diarrhea and other digestive issues, it is not a surefire way to identify the ...click here to read more

You’ve surely heard of the plethora of benefits associated with eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. New research is showing there might be more than you’d think. Any woman who is undergoing or has experienced menopause knows it is not the easiest of times. Hormonal fluctuations and overall reduced estrogen levels lead to ...click here to read more

Like some wine, life gets better with age. Some of you might see that and say, “yeah right!” But stick with me a moment. It’s true that the risk for illness indeed goes up with age, and you might not have the energy and mobility as you once did. There might be a lot of ...click here to read more