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Adequate sleep is one of the pillars of health. Although doctors and specialists agree that quality sleep has an immense influence on overall health and wellness, the culture doesn’t seem to prioritize their opinion. Some call sleep the “cousin of death.” The opinion that rest and sleep are synonymous with laziness is ridiculous. You can’t ...click here to read more

Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and COVID-19 is surging around the world. It’s high time you begin doing everything you can to build a high-functioning immune system. Even if you don’t have a child in school or are returning to a workplace, people in your community do. If you’re around them, ...click here to read more

Improving hostile behavior may reduce the risk of death after a second heart attack, according to new research published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. This study, one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind, examined the relationship between hostility and the effect it had on heart attack patients. Hostility is a ...click here to read more

If your car is in bad shape, you generally don’t want to put the pedal to the metal. It’s a good thing your body isn’t a car. The body-to-car comparisons generally work. But not when it comes to blood pressure. Sometimes running your body hard can have significant long-term effects on overall health. If you’re ...click here to read more

Nobody wants to look at their poop. You probably don’t even want to read about poop. But your poop has the potential to tell you a lot about your gut and colon health. The shape, color, and consistency of feces are influenced by a number of factors. Diet, microbial populations, and even illness can show ...click here to read more

Look, if it seems like you’re battling a urinary tract infection (UTI) every six months, know this: it’s not your fault. Some women are just more prone than others. It doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong or lacking hygiene. You have not brought this on yourself. Recurring UTIs are common and can take a ...click here to read more

No one is blaming you for separating brain health from body health. It is straightforward to do. But on the other hand, it’s interesting to hear people voice concerns about high blood pressure and heart health without talking about memory and brain function. The two couldn’t be more closely related. Your brain needs a steady ...click here to read more

Anticholinergic drugs have been found to be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study published in Neurology. This class of drugs is commonly prescribed for many conditions, including allergies, colds, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, and depression. Researchers found a risk of cognitive decline, particularly ...click here to read more

It’s easy to ask what you can do to look and feel younger. It’s harder to look at what you’re already doing to accelerate aging. Chronological aging is a fact of life. Years climb as they pass, and there is nothing you can do about it. The years will lead to some natural decline, but ...click here to read more

If you’ve had trouble hearing, you might be asking yourself, “can I reverse hearing loss?” The answer is not particularly clear cut. Hearing loss can be a significant frustration and reduce the quality of life. It can also be scary. Poor hearing is associated with isolation, depression, and other symptoms that you ultimately don’t want. ...click here to read more

Weak bones are a major health risk for people over age 50, particularly women. When bokes are weak, the risk for a potentially devastating break goes way up. It’s possible to have weak bones without osteoporosis. There is a condition that generally occurs before osteoporosis called osteopenia, and it affects about half of Americans over ...click here to read more

You might think you know the rules of managing blood sugar: stay away from added sugars, get exercise, and stick to your treatment plan. But when you have diabetes, things aren’t always that simple. Sugar lurks everywhere. Sometimes you don’t even need sugar to cause potentially dangerous fluctuations. When you’re already walking a tightrope, the ...click here to read more

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be a painful and risky ordeal. Coming back from it is no easy task, and how you approach recovery can have a significant influence on your risk of heart disease-related death or illness. A new study is drawing a close distinction between a person’s mental state and their ability to ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who just love drinking. I’m not talking about booze, either—just drinks in general. Coffee, water, and tea are staples. Sometimes I’ll treat myself to a cold beer, glass of wine, or lemonade. Either way, I’ve pretty much got a mug, glass, bottle, or can ...click here to read more