
Reverse the Effects of Poor Habits
As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….

As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….

If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

Hearts play a starring role in February, from Valentine’s Day to National Heart Month—an annual…

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

Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…

Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…
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We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…

There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…

One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately,…

Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as…

The heart and brain benefits of light to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…

Leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins are the well-established staples of a…

A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to…

The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the…

© wernerimages | Getty ImagesRelying on memory cues will actually allow you to hold on…

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including…

For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

It’s not an exaggeration to say diabetes is rampant: About 37.3 million people living in…

© Andriy Onufriyenko | Getty ImagesManaging dementia-related risk factors may help keep your brain “younger”…

For ideal health and physical wellbeing, it’s recommended each week adults aim to do a…

Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke A recent review article…

When are lapses in memory a cause for concern, and when are they simply a…

Metabolically Healthy Obesity” May Not Protect Against Heart Disease If you are obese but all…

I’ve been caring for my elderly mother for a couple of years, but her dementia…

From your doctor to the pages of this publication and plenty of points in between,…

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but research suggests that the…

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say…

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

Nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those…

Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…

Peyronie’s disease (PD) affects about one in 10 men, mostly at middle age, but older…

The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual…

The Folklore. Hemp is back! This variety of the cannabis plant, not to be confused…

You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First,…