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A recent study highlights the mind’s powerful effect on health. It shows that when older people feel younger and less stressed, they have better functional health. The work was published by the American Psychological Association and indicates that outlook may help act as a buffer for the damaging effects of stress. It’s easy to associate ...click here to read more

Experts are now suggesting a more tailored approach for men and women with high blood pressure due to a difference in dementia risk. In a new study from George Institute, researchers found that a link between mid-life cardiovascular events and dementia was similar in both men and women. But for blood pressure, the results were ...click here to read more

In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The study aimed to find a link between fruit and vegetable intake and ...click here to read more

Stomach trouble can be one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable scenarios you can encounter. It may instill fear each time you eat or leave your home, making it difficult to truly enjoy your life. Gut health is complex. But it might not be as difficult to handle as you may think. There are several ...click here to read more

Brain health can be a little more confusing than heart and lung health, for example. You’ve surely heard how diet and lifestyle can play a role in improving physical health. Many of the same recommendations may have a positive effect on your brain. A nutrient-rich diet, healthy weight, and good circulation are all associated with ...click here to read more

You may not have thought much about testosterone in your younger years, particularly if you’re a woman. But as age advances, it can move closer to the top of your mind… particularly if you’re a man. Often regarded as the male sex hormone, testosterone is also essential to female health. Women have a lot less ...click here to read more

Kidney damage is often an outcome of diabetes. But new research shows how a compound in vegetables may be able to reverse the kidney problems that are associated with diabetes. Approximately one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop kidney damage called diabetic nephropathy. People with diabetes have high blood glucose levels or blood sugar, ...click here to read more

The soda and chips you snack on every day might not seem like a big deal. Neither does the fast-food meal that helps save you time and keeps you fed. But repeatedly eating these foods could be doing severe damage to the population of gut bacteria that helps keep you healthy. People who eat many ...click here to read more

Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation might all help your memory. But instead of doing all that, you should focus on getting better sleep. A good night’s sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory ...click here to read more

Too much sitting is associated with a bunch of health problems. But one area that’s often overlooked is mobility. When you spend too much time on your butt, you’re not doing your hips any favors. Your hips are extremely important for your ability to move freely and fluidly. Tight, weak hips can boost the risk ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that financial problems can lead to stress, but new research has found that it can cause pain later in life. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, those who experience financial stress in midlife are more at risk of increased physical pain nearly 30 years later. The study, published ...click here to read more

If you’ve been moving a little bit more as temperatures have risen, you may be feeling it more ways than one. Muscle cramps are common at the beginning of an exercise routine, particularly if the increased workload is a shock. But a long layoff isn’t the only potential cause for cramping. Age, hydration, and nutrition ...click here to read more

You’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who has gone unaffected by the pandemic. Even if you think you’re doing alright, you’re probably wrong. For example, have you been as active as you were before the lockdowns? And even if you’ve boosted your activity to exercise for 45 minutes per day, what are you doing the ...click here to read more

Constipation is complex. It’s easy to think it’s all about fiber intake and gut health, but your digestive system is far fickler. Simple changes in your routine like the weather or daylight savings time can throw it for a loop. A weekend getaway can turn into a weekend backup, and the massive routine wrench issued ...click here to read more