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A Healthy Lifestyle Today Can Make Up for Past Behaviors

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

Frontline: Smartwatches and depression symptoms; menopause; early sign of Alzheimer’s

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Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and…

Stay Socially Active to Avoid Loneliness and Isolation

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As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves…

Care for the Caregivers: Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Cognitive Decline

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Whether it’s for a parent, spouse, or someone else in your life experiencing cognitive decline,…

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…

If Forgetfulness Is a Problem, Review Your Medications

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Forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name is a common…

If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help

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There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations…

Maintain Hearing and Vision to Keep Your Brain Limber and Engaged

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As we grow older, keeping our minds sharp becomes essential, and one of the most…

Use Your Eyes, Ears to Keep Your Mind Sharp

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As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good…

Five Ways to Boost Memory

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

A Daily Exercise Routine Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease

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Did you know that taking a brisk walk every day can strengthen your heart, improve…

Drug Approvals and Research Advances Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

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This year has seen significant advances in understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering…

Frontline: Shingles; Liver Cancer; Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Shingles Is Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline in Women Having a bout of…

Don’t Mistake Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Normal Signs of Aging

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Confabulation: Benign Memory Mix-Ups or Early Signs of Cognitive Impairment?

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Memory is imperfect. Cer­tain information may be harder to recall at one time or another….

Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

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

Keep Your Mind Vibrant with Brain Exercises and Games

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As we age, safeguarding our brain health becomes crucial, especially as diminishing estrogen levels can…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Amyloid and Alzheimer’s: How Genetics and Lifestyle May Affect Dementia Risk

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When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…

Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle and Your Mind May Benefit

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Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….

Early Signs of Memory Loss May Indicate Presence of Tau Tangles in the Brain

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Individuals who experience early memory difficulties and whose partners agree that there may be memory…

Frontline: Heart disease risk in women; reduce heart disease risk; tau protein and Alzheimer’s disease

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Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…

Adopt Healthy Sleep Habits to Prevent Chronic Disease

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Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…

Exercises That Improve Balance Reduce Falls and Boost Confidence

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Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…

Minimizing Dementia Caregiver Burnout

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In the 1960s, the Peace Corps created a public service campaign with the slogan: “It’s…

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

How Sleep Apnea Affects Brain Function, Heart Health, and Much More

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The snoring grows louder, like it’s building to some kind of crescendo. But instead, the…

Recognize the Difference Between Normal Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

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Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…

Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga

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Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may…

What Does It Mean to Receive a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment?

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Some changes in memory and thinking skills are frustrating, though normal, aspects of getting older….

Are Those Changes in Memory and Thinking Skills Signs of Dementia or Depression?

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On their own, dementia and de­pression may seem to be very different conditions. Dementia is…

Frontline: Brain nerve cell repair; cancer stem cells; T-cell therapy

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Brain Nerve Cell Repair Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Nerve cells in the brain require…

Frequently Forgetful? Medications Might Be the Cause

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Paying a bill late or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday are not…

MIND Diet Puts Focus on Brain Health

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Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…

MIND Diet Offers Food For Thought

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We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…

Recognize When Memory Issues Are Moving Beyond Normal, Age-Related Changes

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Occasionally forgetting where you put your glasses, taking longer to re­call a name, and walking…

Frontline: False-positive mammogram; dementia risk; blockage-related heart attack

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False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a…

News Briefs February 2024

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Cutting a Teaspoon of Salt Per Day Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure An antihypertensive medication is…

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

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Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…