Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
Muscle loss is inevitable with age. After age 30, most people lose about 3 to 5 percent of their muscle…
An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them…
Peripheral arterial disease is a common and underdiagnosed condition that can be an early warning for heart attacks and stroke.…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, oncologists noticed something strange. Some people with cancer who developed severe COVID infections showed an unexpected…
In 2023, the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory pinpointing loneliness, isolation, and lack of personal…
The opioid epidemic has gained widespread attention, but another class of drugs is quietly causing an epidemic of invisible illness:…
Many people who exercise focus on leg and arm strength to maintain mobility, but the strength of the muscles of…
A cognitive test is an assessment of a person’s ability to think and remember, but what exactly does it consist…
After a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), it’s common for people to ask their doctors, “OK, so what drug…
If you have a loved one dealing with MCI or dementia, two types of therapy developed in the second half…
Most people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are eager to embrace whatever medications, treatments and therapies might help them…
Getting diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be scary. For many people, the first questions that come to mind…
Often when people learn that they or a loved one have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, they assume that…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an easily misunderstood term. Often when people hear it, they assume that it’s a general…
As marijuana legalization continues to roll out, cannabis products are everywhere, including edibles such as cookies, brownies and gummies. Gummies…
