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About one-third of Americans get less than the recommended amount of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. And it could be wreaking havoc with their health. A night or two of shortened sleep can make you irritable and result in brain fog and memory problems. But chronic sleep problems can lead to much worse — like increasing the risk of diabetes, hypertension, dementia, depression, heart disease and respiratory disease. These…
Researchers are working overtime to try to untangle the complexities of cognitive decline and find better treatments for mind-stealing conditions. They’ve been taking a look at all sorts of bodily processes that may be related to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s — and they’ve come across a strange one that may offer a simple way towards treatment… or at the least slow the dreaded decline in cognitive abilities and…
No one looks forward to getting a colonoscopy, but it’s one diagnostic you shouldn’t skip out on. That’s because colorectal cancer (CRC), which includes colon and rectal cancer, is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer — and it’s on the rise… Experts expect 3.2 million new cases and 1.6 million deaths by 2040. There was a time when it was thought of as a disease of aging — mostly hitting…
When cold and flu season hits, you probably think about boosting your vitamin D and zinc. But there’s a very important immune system organ most of us don’t give a second thought… You’ve probably heard of T-cells, those powerful disease-fighters we all need. But have you ever wondered why they’re called “T” cells and not “B” or “F” cells? The “T” stands for thymus, a small gland located in the…
One of the worst issues with weight loss plans is that for a lot of people, they don’t work for long. Research suggests roughly 80 percent of people who lose significant body fat won’t maintain that degree of weight loss for a year. In fact, one meta-analysis of studies found dieters regain on average more than half of what they lose within two years. But whether it’s for better health…
Walking is my exercise of choice. It’s easy, accessible, and inexpensive. You will never find me in a gym or buying fancy exercise equipment (although I do have a treadmill so I can continue walking when the snow flies). I don’t plan on becoming a runner any time soon. My thinking is, “I can always just walk faster!” Turns out, I’m not entirely wrong. Running and walking each have their…
One of the most unpleasant changes that can come with midlife is an accumulation of fat around the belly. The problem with abdominal fat is that it doesn’t just settle around the waistline. It can often translate into the more insidious and far more dangerous visceral fat. This type of fat lies deep beneath your skin, wrapping around your organs and causing all kinds of health problems. In recent decades,…
I know I’m not in the majority, but I love cranberry sauce. For some, it’s just a side dish they can take or leave. But not for me… and hopefully, not for you. I tend to make my favorite homemade version for holiday meals and often double the recipe. So while you may have some accidental leftovers, I do it on purpose so I can freeze it and enjoy it…
When it comes to high blood pressure, diet can make or break you. Consuming too much salt (or not enough, surprisingly) can raise your blood pressure, as can drinking too much alcohol or caffeine or eating too little prebiotic fiber. Trans and saturated fats also aren’t good for your blood pressure. So what foods should you eat instead? There’s one food in particular that’s caught the attention of investigators due…
Men take heed. Many studies have shown that semen quality has decreased over the last fifty years. If you’re a man in your 50s or beyond, you may be asking yourself, “So what? I’m not trying to have kids anymore. Who cares about my sperm count?” You should. Because the reasons for low sperm count are intricately connected with factors behind other diseases that you do not want to get.…