The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life If you want to increase your lifespan, nutrition experts offer two suggestions that would help, but make many people groan: Be mindful of what you eat and exercise regularly. “If you want to live longer, improve what you’re eating and start moving your body more,” Dr. … Continue reading “The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life”
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Better Sleep
Better Sleep It happens more often than you might prefer. As soon as your head hits the pillow, you move around in bed until you find a comfortable position. After a short time, you’re off to dreamland. But rather than sleeping throughout the night, you suddenly find yourself wide awake at 3:00 a.m. You … Continue reading “Better Sleep”
Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Researchers at The University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio made a surprising discovery that could prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study conducted on mice, scientists at UT’s Long School of Medicine found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) combined with celecoxib improved memory and reduced brain … Continue reading “Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression”
Social Security Warnings
Social Security Warnings With the cost of living continuing to rise, many older adults receiving Social Security benefits are going back to work to make ends meet. If you decide to work, you might be surprised to see your monthly Social Security benefits decreasing in 2026, making it even more challenging to keep up with … Continue reading “Social Security Warnings”
Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases?
Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases? When examining why neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), are increasing, it’s commonly assumed that age and genetics are the primary contributors to these diseases. However, growing scientific evidence indicates that exposure to microplastics, air pollutants, pesticides, and other environmental toxins plays … Continue reading “Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases?”
Keep Your Brain Sharp!
Keep Your Brain Sharp! It’s a well-known fact that the body benefits greatly from regular exercise. Physical workouts can build bone and muscle strength, increase energy, and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. What’s more, regular exercise can lift your mood, clear your head, ease anxiety, and give you a “post-exercise high”—the happy feeling … Continue reading “Keep Your Brain Sharp!”
Bad Flu Season
Bad Flu Season The flu season has gotten off to a bad start in the United States, and a new flu variant may be driving more illness and hospitalizations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that seasonal influenza (flu) activity is elevated and continues to increase nationwide. The agency estimates that … Continue reading “Bad Flu Season”
Long Walks For Heart Health
Long Walks For Heart Health A single long walk every day is more beneficial for your heart than several short walks, especially if you don’t exercise regularly, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal in October. The international study found that people who walked continuously for 10-15 minutes a day … Continue reading “Long Walks For Heart Health”
New Test Tracks Alzheimer’s Protein Clumps in Blood
New Test Tracks Alzheimer’s Protein Clumps in Blood For decades, scientists have been researching ways to detect dementia in its early stages to provide older adults with resources that can improve their quality of life and slow their cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other types of dementia are not easy to detect early … Continue reading “New Test Tracks Alzheimer’s Protein Clumps in Blood”
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness Many people write down their goals and either forget about them or take them off the list once they’ve been accomplished. Renée Onque, a health and wellness reporter at CNBC Make It, has a different way of monitoring her achievements. Onque said she types a “heartfelt email” to herself and … Continue reading “Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness”