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According to new research, whether you are someone who avoids drinking alcohol entirely or drink wine like it’s water, you have a higher risk of developing dementia than people who have only the occasional brew. The study followed 9,087 adults over the course of the (on average) 23-year follow up period. The researchers assessed alcohol ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that you have a higher risk of being in a car accident if you sleep less than seven hours each night. This risk increases for those who sleep less than four hours. It is often recommended that healthy adults experience seven to nine hours of sleep, yet one in five Americans ...click here to read more

We all know that we should exercise, but for many of us, the willingness to do so is just non-existent. If you’ve ever wondered how some people are so motivated to go to the gym while you can’t stand the thought, then you’ll be interested to learn about the latest research findings out of the ...click here to read more

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more

There are currently an estimated 48 million people around the world who suffer from dementia. Due to the rising population of elderly global citizens, this number is expected to more than double over the coming decades. A study was recently performed at a university in France, which claims that signs of arterial stiffness in patients ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is an irreversible condition, but the use of hearing aids may help improve a person’s ability to hear and understand sound. Unfortunately, many people don’t utilize hearing aids, while for others, it isn’t an effective solution. For some people, surgery is a far more effective solution to hearing problems than hearing aids, but ...click here to read more

An overwhelming 90 percent of people will complain that their head feels heavy at some point in their lives, and while heaviness in the head can be mild, it can be a cause for concern if it happens on a regular basis. Do you know anyone who has mentioned that their head feels heavy? Perhaps ...click here to read more

There are natural ways to manage arthritis pain and good reasons to avoid the drugs. Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative arthritis meaning that through wear and tear, the cartilage in between the joints diminishes, causing greater friction between joints. Osteoarthritis is irreversible, so proper management of symptoms can help you live a normal life. ...click here to read more

Arthritis affects nearly half of the adult population over the age of 65 in the United States. Because it is so prevalent, treatment and diagnosis of arthritis are estimated to cost the healthcare system $81 billion per year. It has also been identified as one of the major causes of activity limitation in the older ...click here to read more

Dementia is becoming an increasing burden on healthcare systems worldwide. There are no current treatment options for dementia that improve the condition once it has begun. The current medical and research focus is on the prevention of the condition before it has developed or begun its prognosis. Dementia mainly affects those in their elderly years, ...click here to read more

Many people believe that snoring is a sign of deep sleep. In actuality, snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes individuals to stop and start breathing while they sleep, which leads to disrupted sleep. Sleep apnea can drastically raise your risk of premature death. The latest research findings also ...click here to read more

Many of us spend most of our working years looking forward to retirement but struggle to adjust once we reach it. After working for the larger portion of our lives, having the freedom and spare time to do virtually anything can seem daunting. These are also crucial years that can affect our health and overall ...click here to read more

If you want to slow down memory loss and aging, then get your hands on grapes and blueberries. Latest research findings have uncovered that eating these fruits in combination can have a dramatic effect on your brain health. Previous studies have found that consuming foods high in polyphenols can help slow down the physical effects ...click here to read more

Getting a good night’s sleep helps benefit our health in several different ways, from cleaning up the waste matter in the brain and reducing blood pressure to even boosting our immune system. But did you know that sleeping well each night can make you eat healthier too? A new study suggests that good sleep quality, ...click here to read more