
Combat Cardiovascular Disease with Exercise
Regular physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Exercising most days of…

Regular physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Exercising most days of…

Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

© Buena Vista Images | Getty ImagesMindfulness is a state in which you are aware…

Sleep Added to List of Essential Healthy Heart Habits © Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images There’s…

When the details of an old memory grow fuzzy, we tend to chalk it up…

© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined….
.jpg)
If you monitor your blood pressure at home, you may notice that your pressure is…

Q: What’s the difference between memory care and assisted living? A: Memory care and assisted…

© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHearing aids can help ease the burden of tinnitus…

Smartwatches and smart rings are wearable technological marvels jam packed with sensors and chips that…

Q: I’ve heard of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but my husband was recently diagnosed with…

arloo | Adobe StockIt’s estimated that more than half of the U.S. population has been…

According to the American Heart Association, when it comes to health benefits, walking is the…

The global market for applications (apps) and devices that track and monitor your lifestyle—from calorie,…

The possibility of having Alzheimer’s disease (AD) worries many older adults—not surprising, considering that an…

The term “nervous breakdown” is commonly used to refer to an inability to function normally;…

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point: It’s a normal response when you’re faced with a…

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and…

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

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the most common cause of death…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a seizure is an abnormal area…

Foods Linked to Quality Sleep. Diets higher in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and…

Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be…

Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

Do you have more possessions than storage space? Is your basement or attic filled with…

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…

Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

It’s an exciting new year, and you boldly declare that you are totally determined to…

Like the rest of the body, the brain changes with age. Processing speed slows, and…

Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated…

We toss them off with a laugh as “senior moments,” but those memory lapses that…

Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if…

The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

Type 2 diabetes is diabetes that you are not born with. It develops over time….

Frozen shoulder is a disease of the capsule or socket that holds your shoulder in…

Recalling an event, person or experience you hadn’t thought about in years can be very…

A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who…

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

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

If you think dreaming is the main activity going on in your brain while you…

Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

Breathing Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure, Sharpen Memory A special breathing workout, originally designed to…

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can increase your risk for a lot…