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09/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nip it in the bud: Healthy habits you can practice today to prevent Alzheimer’s

In America, at least a third of individuals aged 85 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. Even though medication can help manage the symptoms of the condition, these drugs are also linked to negative side effects. To date, no drug can actually prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a severe progressive […]

08/01/2018 / By Russel Davis

Longevity study: Keep moving and keep learning if you want to live longer

A recent study published in Nature Communications has revealed that staying in shape and continuously learning new things may well extend a person’s lifespan. A team of researchers at the University of Edinburgh pooled data from more than 600,000 people, such as records of their parents’ lifespan, as part of the study. The research team was able to identify certain […]

05/31/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Six healthy lifestyle habits that prevent dementia

Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal […]

02/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating for your MIND: Scientists combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets to prevent cognitive decline

At least one in eight people older than 65 in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, according to a study, a group of scientists has formulated a “hybrid diet” that can help prevent cognitive decline. According to their findings, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet […]

12/13/2017 / By Tracey Watson

A healthy lifestyle pays off; research shows healthy habits result in a longer and better quality life

Many of us are under the impression that to live a longer and healthier life means extreme discipline, loads of exercise and being very strict about what we eat. While making these changes would certainly provide the best chance of greatly improved health, a new study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic […]

12/08/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Be flexible: Your bones and joints will reward you with these 5 benefits

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released a statement that tries to get people to include flexibility exercises as part of their daily workouts. “Increasing your flexibility improves your ability to move easily. Some joints lose up to 50 percent of motion as we age. There are many ways to improve your joint flexibility […]

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Lifestyle diseases are now complicating pregnancies, putting mothers and newborns at higher risk of complications

Contrary to popular belief, the responsibilities of motherhood begin before, not after, conception. A woman must be in good health prior to conceiving in order to assure her and the baby’s health. Preexisting conditions, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy food negatively affect babies prenatally. A Michigan Medicine study reports that pregnant women, particularly poor women and […]

11/21/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

5 Easy tips for making sure you take the time to exercise

A lot of people say they do not have the time for exercise or may not feel like it. People are less active today as technology has made people’s lives easier and more convenient. Initially, exercise may feel like a chore. However, once it becomes part of your daily routine, you will start to look […]

11/18/2017 / By Rita Winters

Doctors are now prescribing non-medical pain management techniques for low back pain, such as yoga and meditation

People are less tolerant to pain nowadays, and it’s significantly reducing global productivity and adding more weight on opioid dependency. Lower back pain (LBP) is one of these intolerable pains that plague urban inhabitants. It is the leading cause of disability and is also the second most common reason for seeking medical attention. However, going […]

11/06/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Something to look forward to: Retirees say they have a great sex life and don’t “feel old” until mid 80s, according to new poll

A poll that was conducted by over 50s life insurance brand FiftyLife on 2,000 British adults in their 50s, 60s, and 70s showed that adults of these ages do not feel that they are officially “over the hill” until they turn 83, and that they still regularly crave and attract attention from the opposite sex. As […]

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