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Blueberries don’t have a thing on black rice. Did I say black rice? You bet I did. Rice isn’t just red, white, or brown. Black rice exists too. Long called the “forbidden rice” or “emperor’s rice,” it’s a much less common form of rice that’s growing in popularity. Its nicknames come from a long history, ...click here to read more

Most people start and end the day by brushing their teeth. When they head outside on a sunny day, UV-protective sunglasses or a hat are part of the uniform to battle harmful sun rays. But really, what do most people do for their ears? Ears are often forgotten until a problem is recognized. Maybe it’s ...click here to read more

A recent study is showing that women who experience mid-life stress have a higher likelihood of encountering memory loss later in life. In other words, listen up. Everybody goes through stress at some point—you might even be reading this to take your mind off something pressing. But it seems like failing to adequately deal with ...click here to read more

In one of the most extensive and most detailed studies ever conducted, it was recently found that patients diagnosed with gout were more than twice as likely to develop chronic kidney disease compared to those without. The research, coming from the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland used data from more than 620,000 patients in the ...click here to read more

When you were a kid, you probably hated it when grown-ups told you to “stand up straight,” am I right? But they were on to something. Good posture is essential for balance, maintaining muscle, and reducing your chances of pain and injury. When you stand up straight with good posture, all of your weight is ...click here to read more

Constipation does not feel good. Whether you’ve been backed up for a couple of days, or been passing incomplete stools, constipation is frustrating, uncomfortable and often painful. Roughly 14-percent of Americans experience a bout of chronic constipation at some point in their lives, which can come in a number of forms and result from a ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation is scary for patients and physicians alike. And I don’t want to scare you, but it drastically boosts your risk for stroke. Now that that’s out of the bag, I can level with you: you’re not doomed. Although atrial fibrillation has no cure, there is action you can take to reduce your risk ...click here to read more

A surprising new study shows how patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may receive fewer treatments in hospitals after suffering from a heart attack. This new research is helping to spread the light on those with MCI who may be able to make informed decisions about their medical care. When most people hear about cognitive ...click here to read more

There can be many difficulties that come with aging, but none may sting as much as varicose veins. And not just from a literal standpoint. Although they can come along with some uncomfortable symptoms, it’s the appearance that people fear. At some point, about 20 percent of us will get them. There are certain risk ...click here to read more

Do you nap a lot during the day? If you do, this is for you. A growing body of research is indicating a strong relationship between sleep quality and the likelihood of Alzheimer’s. And it seems like daytime naps offer plenty of insight. The association appears to be the more often you nap, the more ...click here to read more

It isn’t abnormal for the health of the family caregiver of someone with dementia to be overlooked, but new research shows that they are at a high risk of sleep disorders. Many times, the health of the caregiver goes to the wayside as the dementia patient is focused on, but these family members need to ...click here to read more

About three years ago my dad got rather anxious. He’d quit smoking roughly 35 years prior, and his doctor told him it would take about that amount of time to learn what kind of an effect decades of inhaling thick smoke would have on his health. The anniversary has passed, plus a few years, and ...click here to read more

Some days, I’ve been standing at home working, and it feels like someone’s run by and thrown sand in my eyes. It hits out of nowhere, and it causes quite a bit of pain, tears, and even more frustration. Dry eyes become increasingly common as people age. It happens because you’re not producing enough tears ...click here to read more

Everyone’s had a case of heartburn—it’s one of the most common digestive issues people experience. Eating too fast, too much, or the wrong thing can lead to nausea, pain, and some temporary discomfort. Also called acid reflux, heartburn occurs when stomach acid makes its way up past a tight gate that it shouldn’t, called the ...click here to read more