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Why do some people stay as sharp as knife into their 80s and beyond while so many others notice their memory slipping? A new study suggests it could have something to do with size of their brain cells. The work focused on “super agers” – a select group of elderly adults who have the memory ...click here to read more

So you’ve probably heard of “clogged” arteries and how they can boost your risk for a heart attack or stroke.] But how do you get them? And can you unclog them? Some people can visualize a clogged artery whenever they see a cheeseburger and French fries. For a long time, high fat and cholesterol foods ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that there may be a link between an inflammatory diet, depression, and an increased risk of frailty. According to the study, adults who ate a pro-inflammatory diet were more likely to experience depressive symptoms and were also at a higher risk of becoming frail later in life. If you’re looking for ...click here to read more

A recent study by the University of Southern California has found that chronic stress can accelerate the aging of the immune system. All adults face some stress in their lives, and that stress is manageable for most people. But this new study suggests that chronic stress can speed up the immune system’s aging, raising the ...click here to read more

Do you ever experience muscle spasms? If so, you’re not alone. Muscle spasms are a common problem that can be both painful and frustrating. But new research suggests that there may be a simple way to help relieve them: calming the spinal cord. Those who experience muscle spasms may suffer from difficulty moving, disrupted sleep, ...click here to read more

Living with IBS can present all kinds of challenges, only one of which might be what you eat. Of course it makes sense to things irritable bowel syndrome is all about food. After all, the symptoms are all gut-related and for many, turn to their worst directly after eating. If you’re living with IBS you’re ...click here to read more

New research shows that insomnia may be a potential risk factor for brain bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm. According to the latest study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, this risk factor comes along with other well-known risk factors, such as smoking and high blood pressure. Worldwide, more than 3% of adults ...click here to read more

Research has long shown that type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia. However, research has been limited or contradictory on the risk of cognitive impairment, a preclinical term for the very early phase of dementia. To help fill this gap, researchers at Karolinska Institute followed over 2,500 individuals over the ...click here to read more

Chronic back pain affects millions of Americans. Most, however, cannot identify the source. Neither can all the x-rays, tests, or other tools that doctors have to diagnose problems. And perhaps unsurprisingly, most treatments don’t work. About 85 percent of people who report chronic back pain don’t have a test to highlight a cause. They go ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that not having enough time can lead to stress and anxiety. It’s easy to feel trapped under the pressure and lose your sense of self and what’s important. But new research has found that the opposite can be true too. Too much free time may diminish the sense of well-being, potentially creating ...click here to read more

Those who are looking to lower the risk of cognitive decline may want to add more color to their dinner plate. According to a new study published in Neurology, people who eat at least a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. Flavonoids are naturally occurring ...click here to read more

Have another cup of coffee or two this morning, your liver just might thank you for it. Yet another study is showing that drinking coffee every day can have benefits for your lover. And that’s an important finding considering that liver disease rates are risking steadily, contributing to an estimated 2 million deaths per year. ...click here to read more

Some minerals get a lot of name recognition. Selenium isn’t one of them. While you might not hear about it as much as magnesium, potassium, or calcium, it’s very important to your overall health. It’s considered a trace mineral, which means you don’t need very much of it. This is terrific because it means that ...click here to read more

Your cholesterol levels have a lot to do with what you eat. But that isn’t the only factor. Adopting a more active lifestyle can also help you lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure how exercise lowers cholesterol, they know that it does. Exercise may help with weight management ...click here to read more