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Studies show that two major health problems, poor sleep quality and peptic ulcer recurrence, can affect the physical and psychological well-being of older adults. And new research now shows a connection between the two health conditions. Poor sleep quality is a major health issue for many older adults. It can be caused by age-related increases ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the online journal BMJ Open, older people who experience significant weight loss or gain could have a higher risk of developing dementia. A team of researchers from the Republic of Korea decided to investigate the association between BMI (body mass index) changes and dementia in an elderly Korean ...click here to read more

Breakfast is a hotly-contested meal. Is it as important as many people think? Although the idea that eating upon waking revs up the metabolism for the day has been widely debunked, there is much more to breakfast than that. For example, intermittent fasters tend to skip breakfast but then make up for it by eating ...click here to read more

When it comes to eating sugar, is there really a right choice? It’s a yes and no answer, but the “yes” is what really matters. From a strictly molecular standpoint, a carbohydrate (sugar) is the same thing whether it’s coming from a sip of Coca-Cola or an apple. It’s broken down similarly and delivered to ...click here to read more

If you need more reasons to try and control blood sugar, here is another: it might affect your memory. Research indicates that over time, rising blood sugar leads to lower performance in cognitive function and memory. When blood sugar levels get high and remain uncontrolled, it has the potential to damage nerves in the brain, ...click here to read more

If you’re someone with a short fuse, you may want to find a way to calm down. It could play a major role in your risk for chronic illness. A new study published by the American Psychological Association proves that there’s a strong association between anger and increased inflammation. Although inflammation is completely normal and ...click here to read more

Sometimes you can feel “old” and have no idea why. It could be a little extra fatigue, some confusion, or a difficult lack of strength that you chalk up to aging. These things can creep up slowly, after all, making them difficult to notice. But what if it’s not just normal aging? Might there be ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that genetics play a role in stroke risk. Very strong associations exist between family history, age, and stroke risk. But just because your 30s and 40s are long behind you and your mother or father had a stroke, it does not mean that you’re doomed to a similar fate. The Centers for ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you know that you should be trying to lower your blood pressure. But how low do you need to go? A brand-new study has identified a new target blood pressure that can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and overall mortality in diabetics. Roughly 420 million people around the world ...click here to read more

There’s no denying that age plays a role in how your body functions. The more miles you’ve put on your body, the less likely it is to respond at a high level. That’s why so many older Americans are at higher risk for disease and conditions like hearing loss. Think about it for a moment: ...click here to read more

When thinking of a dangerous commute, what comes to mind? A crazy guy on the train, an out of control van coming up on the sidewalk, or a transit system malfunction? Although that stuff may play out in the movies or show up as an occasional news headline, new data is showing it’s something you ...click here to read more

If you experience some stress in your life, you’re certainly not alone. A new Gallup Poll examining positive and negative experiences has shown that no matter where you live, stress, anger, and sadness are a regular part of life. Unfortunately, these feelings can go further than emotion and impact physical health too. The study showed ...click here to read more

Do you regularly skip breakfast? A shocking new study is showing why that could be a deadly idea. When it comes to meals, none are as hotly debated as the importance of breakfast. Intermittent fasters typically avoid eating upon waking, while others with the goal of weight loss tend to find getting rid of it ...click here to read more

A new study out of Australia is showing how a bout of exercise in the morning can improve cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. “Sedentary behavior is associated with impaired cognition, whereas exercise can acutely improve cognition,” say the authors of the study. The study titled, ‘Brain Breaks’ ...click here to read more