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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

Are the light rays from your screens digging out your eyes and jeopardizing your vision? According to some, “harmful” blue light rays can boost the likelihood of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cause retinal damage. This might resonate with you. If you notice dry or strained eyes after looking at your computer, tablet, smartphone, or ...click here to read more

There is a relationship between heart disease and depression, and a new study is contributing to researchers understanding the complex connection. Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference, this new study used their Life Simple 7 measures to form their conclusions. Researchers included more than 4,000 people who had taken part in a ...click here to read more

A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology suggests that air quality standards may affect the risk of dementia in older women. Those who live in locations with higher levels of air pollution may have more brain shrinkage, the kind seen in those with Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which analyzed fine particle pollution, ...click here to read more

Do “brain games” help improve your memory, or do they just give you something to do? It’s not necessarily a straightforward answer. Challenging your brain with crossword and sudoku puzzles may eventually make you better at them. Still, they are unlikely to translate into better memory or other cognitive functions that will help you in ...click here to read more

Regular physical activity can help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment from advancing into dementia. These findings resulted from a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy, which found that exercising more than once per week had a direct impact on Alzheimer’s disease. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition that causes small problems ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 pandemic comes with plenty of peripheral consequences. One may be advanced memory loss. It’s not that the virus infects your brain. Instead, it can make it extremely difficult to maintain what scientists call “positive affect.” It’s pretty tough to stay cheerful and optimistic as the pandemic has upended life in so many ways. ...click here to read more

Things change so fast this time of year. A few windy days can strip the color from the trees and leave things looking drab. Using your plate is a great way to bring your world back to life. Colorful seasonal fruits and vegetables are here to pick up the slack. These nutrient-rich foods can brighten ...click here to read more

You may have already experienced frigid temperatures this autumn. As the bulk of the continent follows soon behind, it’s time to start thinking about your blood vessels. Small blood vessels constrict to limit blood flow to your extremities when temperatures drop. This process is known as vasoconstriction, and it’s your body’s natural way of working ...click here to read more

When the clock turns back, it certainly creates a struggle. All of a sudden, that morning walk doesn’t seem like such a good idea. Best to stay in bed for a few extra winks, no? The darkness can zap energy early in the day. It can also make it hard to fall asleep at night, ...click here to read more

Battling migraines is a massive job. I can speak from experience. Although my days of migraines are long behind me, I will never forget the pain they caused. When they hit, I was incapable of virtually everything. Lying in a dark room with a cold cloth resting on my forehead could only do so much. ...click here to read more

Socializing may benefit the brain like exercise benefits the heart. New research has shown that older people who get together with friends, volunteer, or go to classes have healthier brains that could help them delay dementia. Engaging with others, even moderately, was found to activate parts of the brain that play key roles in memory. ...click here to read more