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Those who enjoy wine and cheese as part of their diet may want to note new research showing that it may reduce cognitive decline. Studies on diet typically show a direct impact on health in a negative way, but this new research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has found a positive connection with ...click here to read more

At what point are you peeing too much? It can be hard to tell. The food and drink you consume can influence how often and how intensely you have to pee. If you wake up every day and take down a bottle of water and a couple of cups of coffee, you may find yourself ...click here to read more

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

Not being able to run as fast or lift as much weight as you used to is an acceptable form of aging. But when memory starts to go? Little can be more frustrating. But it happens. Just like your muscles have slowed down with age, so has your brain. Age can cause your brain to ...click here to read more

You may be familiar with high blood pressure’s “silent killer” moniker. But you may not be aware of all the ways high blood pressure can diminish your health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can boost your heart disease risk, heart attack, and stroke. But did you know it can also damage your brain, arteries, kidneys, ...click here to read more

If you’ve been having indigestion recently and can’t figure out why, you are certainly not alone. It’s a stressful time of year, and that pressure has interesting ways of manifesting itself. There’s a lot going on right now. The pandemic is impacting people in countless ways, little of which are good. Toss in the holidays ...click here to read more

Fat and immune health have an interesting relationship. Sometimes fat can work against immune strength—other times, it can bolster it. The first part of understanding how fat can influence health is distinguishing between body fat and dietary fat. High levels of body fat can cause inflammation and tax the immune system, making you more susceptible ...click here to read more

A nightcap can be a relaxing way to finish off the day. But it can also be robbing you of valuable sleep. Alcohol may make you feel a little drowsy—it’s a depressant after all, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for sleep. A new poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) suggests that ...click here to read more

You go to the bathroom multiple times per day, but do you ever really think about bladder health? Probably not. So, you might be asking yourself, “how do I know if I have a bladder infection?” There are a few telltale signs that something is wrong with your bladder. There are also ways to minimize ...click here to read more

When your feet fall asleep, you might not think much of it. It may be annoying, but it is certainly not concerning. It also might be the only time you really think about circulation. Circulation is vital to your overall health. Your body is constantly circulating fluids throughout your body. Five quarts of blood move ...click here to read more

Testosterone has been taking a bit of a hit in the news these days. Men appear more susceptible to COVID-19, and some are blaming potential immunosuppressive effects of the primary male sex hormone. What is the connection between testosterone and immune health? There is evidence showing that high testosterone can influence susceptibility to pathogens. Men ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from knee arthritis, some forms of exercise may worsen the condition. According to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), racket sports such as tennis and racquetball have been found to accelerate knee joint degeneration in overweight people with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more

Estimates suggest roughly 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. For many, it can become a chronic condition that strips away functionality, enjoyment, and happiness. But what’s interesting is that much of the back pain people experience is not the result of acute injury. Some experience it from ...click here to read more

The winter isn’t a great time for your bones. Add that to the fact you may not enjoy or even tolerate dairy, and you could fall short on calcium. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get calcium without having to force down milk or yogurt. You are likely manufacturing far less vitamin D this ...click here to read more