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One of the most shocking things about dementia may be how many factors play a role in your risk of developing the disease. Health issues ranging from vision loss and depression to lifestyle factors like drinking too much (or too little alcohol and even your relationship status can impact your risks. And there’s one more you can add to that list — weak bones. That’s right… If your doctor has…
I have two pieces of paper hanging prominently in my office. One says, “Don’t suffer imagined troubles.” The other says, “Be present.” For the past year or so, I’ve tried to live by the combined meaning of these two sayings. Instinctively, I know that they are good for my mental and physical health. Well, I guess my instincts were right because the research I’m reading now totally backs me up……
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During the worst of the pandemic, a few things became clear: certain segments of the population were getting hit harder than others, and it wasn’t just the elderly. It’s typically the oldest and the youngest among us that fall victim to viral infections, like influenza. But during COVID, children seemed less affected. But younger adults (under 50), that was another story. Of course, certain pre-existing conditions like heart problems or…
Look around your home. You’re surrounded by poisonous chemicals that are almost impossible to get rid of. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, are a class of chemicals that don’t naturally break down, and so they accumulate in water, soil, and in the human body. They’re also found in everything from non-stick cookware to takeout containers to cosmetics. Studies have shown that high levels of these “forever chemicals”…
There’s no doubt that being physically fit contributes to overall health. After all, exercise can help you control your weight, reduce your stress and lower inflammation — all factors that should be heart health protective. But high blood pressure can weigh heavily on heart health. Even with medications, some people have a difficult time getting their numbers down. This is where exercise may be able to help, too — but…
It’s no secret that being overweight can weigh on your heart. Yet, considering how easy it is to gain it back, many of us don’t even bother with diets and exercise. After all, why put in the work when the benefits won’t last? However, that excuse might not pass muster… That’s because according to research published by the American Heart Association the heart health benefits of shedding a few pounds…
Colon cancer is among the top five most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States. It’s also among the deadliest of cancers, for several reasons. First, it’s one of the most aggressive (fast-moving) cancers. Second, in its early stages, it’s often symptom-free. Unless you’re getting a regularly scheduled colonoscopy (normally every ten years), colon cancer can go undetected until it reaches an advanced stage. Exercise can reduce your chances of…
When we hear the word “gene,” many of us tend to think it means something that can’t be changed. For instance, if we find out we carry a gene related to a certain disease, like Alzheimer’s, we automatically assume our fate is sealed. But that’s not exactly true… Because of a field of science called epigenetics, we now know that while genes remain unchanged, their expression is changeable via external…
After almost three years of dodging COVID-19, it took me down over the holidays. When I called my doctor to report my positive test, he checked my age and preexisting conditions and immediately recommended I go on the antiviral Paxlovid. Paxlovid is used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children ages 12 and older. The candidates for the antiviral must weigh at least 88 pounds, have a positive SARS-CoV-2…