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We’re hearing more about bird flu lately… Not only has it resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of poultry, it has now been detected spreading in both cattle and goats, as well as a cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm, which scientists didn’t believe were even susceptible to the virus. And because bird flu has made its way to dairy cows, viral fragments are turning up…
Loneliness is something we’ve all experienced at one time or another. Maybe a friend or adult child moves away… a loved one passes away… or a co-worker switches jobs and your lunch buddy is now gone. But in time you adjust, hopefully. Though the feeling is difficult to navigate, it’s fleeting. However, feeling lonely isn’t always short-lived, especially for seniors. In fact, far too many older adults live in a…
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is an excruciating condition. It’s defined as persistent pain affecting the muscles, joints and bones that has lasted longer than three months. CMP affects more than 40 percent of the world’s population. It’s a leading cause of disability and can impact patients’ cognitive function. How is that last bit possible? Well, some research indicates there may be a link between brain aging and CMP because inflammatory…
A new study says that there’s a “ridiculously effective” way to reduce your risk of death and add years to your life. You can do it at any age, and it works quickly. And it’s proven by research. So why not, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple. Here’s the “ridiculously effective” way to lengthen your healthspan. Will you take advantage of it? It’s never too late to quit If…
Although many of us still think of cancer as a genetic disease that we only have to worry about if one of our parents or maybe grandparents had it, the truth is far more complicated. In fact, according to Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, cancer researcher and Director of CSI Singapore, “Cancer is caused by the interaction between our genes and factors in our environment, such as diet, exercise, and pollution. How…
Does exercise benefit your heart? What kind of question is that you might be thinking? Doesn’t everyone know by now that we need enough physical activity to protect our heart from cardiovascular disease, and that sitting too much makes you a sitting duck for a heart attack? But how does that work, exactly? Most of us assume that our heart muscle gets stronger with exercise, just like any other muscle,…
Olive oil, the fat source at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, is one of the healthiest oils you can put in your body. All olive oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), particularly oleic acid. This omega-9 fatty acid may improve heart health by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation. But if you want to reap the full health benefits of this miracle oil, not just any olive oil will do… Differentiating…
I still remember the day my friend told me her husband had just been diagnosed with colon cancer. He was in his mid-40s, the same age as my husband and I, at the time. Even though it came as a shock, it shouldn’t have. In my work, I see the data regularly and know that colon cancer has been on the rise among people under 40 for several years now.…
If you’re type 2 diabetic, you may be wondering why your blood sugar is so high in the morning. Every other time you test, your levels seem to be within range… But those morning levels, sometimes they are sky high and it puts you in a panic, questioning what on earth you may be doing wrong. Firstly, stop panicking — morning rises are a common occurrence in diabetics. However, it…
For many folks my age, the specter of cognitive decline and dementia is far more frightening than any physical disease. But one factor related to cognitive decline, brain aging and dementia is quite physical… It’s brain shrinkage — also known as brain atrophy. People with brain atrophy experience a decrease in brain volume, brain cells and connections between brain cells. This leads to problems with thinking skills, memory and even…