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What you eat everyday can influence how you remember and your risk for dementia. But you have to be patient. For example, if you eat a ton of veggies, fish, whole fruits, and whole grains, you might not function exceptionally different than someone that eats an unhealthier diet. It’s not like every time you eat ...click here to read more

Inactivity and isolation are not good for your memory. If you struggle with memory, self-isolation can prove particularly challenging. There is no shortage of worrying and stressful situations these days. They can take hold of mental health rather quickly and your memory may suffer as a result. To keep your cognitive function in check, it’s ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Stroke shows how a change towards healthy lifestyles in middle-aged women can reduce the risk of stroke. The study by the National Institute of Health has found that they can reduce their risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and making healthy food choices. Generally, women are ...click here to read more

A poor night’s sleep can manifest itself in several ways. Brain fog, physical and mental fatigue, and slower memory recall are all nearly instantaneous following some missed shuteye. But if you’re regularly experiencing poor sleep caused by sleep apnea, you could be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s or dementia. That’s according to a new ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation puts you at risk. At risk for what? It puts you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more. It can even put you at risk for the coronavirus. How? By exposing your immune system. Inflammation is a sign of immune-system engagement, where two things are happening. One is that ...click here to read more

Alcohol consumption was once synonymous with liver health. But recently, it’s taken a bit of a backseat to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a version of liver disease caused by poor diet. But drinking too much booze can still harm your liver in a big way. In fact, it can do a lot more than lead ...click here to read more

Is it just me, or do winters get longer with age? Today’s been the first in a while that I’ve got outside without a heavy coat—or any coat at all—and to be honest, it felt a little weird. Sad, I know. Winter can suck the energy right out of a person. The dark short days ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Your ears are the gateway to the sounds that surround you. The voices of loved ones, snow crunching between your feet, birds singing, and vehicles of all sizes screaming by, honking in support of striking teachers. But sometimes you just want to shut it all out so you strap on a pair of headphones to ...click here to read more

Consuming a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy could lower the risk of stroke compared to meat-eaters. New research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology shows a vegetarian diet was beneficial and reduced the risk of ischemic stroke even after adjusting for known risk factors. Study author Chin-Lon ...click here to read more

New research has found that patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who get regular exercise may have a longer life expectancy. Compared to their sedentary counterparts, patients with the common heart rhythm problem can benefit by staying physically active. In atrial fibrillation, the heart muscle quivers rather than contracting normally due to chaotic electrical impulses in ...click here to read more

Hypertension in young adults has been found to alter brain structure and lead to cognitive decline in midlife. The result of interrupted blood flow to the brain was found by researchers who presented their findings in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Along with a change in brain structure, hypertension can affect everything from kidney functions ...click here to read more

Memory tends to slip a bit with age. Although it can be alarming, it doesn’t necessarily indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s. But it doesn’t mean you aren’t walking towards a diagnosis. On its own, memory loss is not enough to guarantee a dementia diagnosis. Most people experience some degree of normal, or accepted, memory slippage. It’s ...click here to read more

It’s one of the most important organs in your body, but it’s also one of the most subtle. Do you have any idea how healthy your liver is? After all, it’s not like you can measure how well it’s working. You know if you’ve got high blood pressure. Short on breath? It could be your ...click here to read more