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Frontline: Blood test for early-stage Alzheimer’s; cut heart risks; boost mood and fight depression

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Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s A study published in the January issue…

Menopause Plays an Integral Role in Women’s Cardiovascular Risks

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As more women live longer and spend a significant part of their lives in the…

Five Ways to Boost Memory

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As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are…

Insomnia Can Be Especially Harmful to Older Adults

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Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…

Inflammaging: Connecting Aging and Chronic Diseases

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Geroscience is a growing discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related…

Life Is Better With Exercise

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Exercise has the power to restore function, reduce and possibly eliminate the need for some…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

What Is the Link Between Low Testosterone and Depression?

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In 2012, I wrote about the relationship between low testosterone and depression. Today, I want…

Psychobiotics: Probiotics That May Impact Mood

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It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better…