Although there are some approved medications for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), nothing has ever been able to slow down the relentless progression of the disease until...
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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.
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Addressing Droopy Eyelids
If you’ve noticed that your eyelids are looking a little droopy as you age, you’re not alone. Two different conditions can cause this common sign...
The Longevity Diet
Want to extend your life for a few more years? Then consider eating what the longest-lived populations on the planet eat! Scattered around the globe...
How to Reverse Prediabetes
More than 96 million American adults—more than one in three of us—have prediabetes: blood sugar levels that are lower than type 2 diabetes but higher...
Easy Delicious Low-Carb Low-Sugar Recipes
A diabetes-friendly diet doesn’t mean eating just steamed vegetables and broiled fish all the time. Following the guidelines from the American Diabetes Association to manage...
Alternatives to Colonoscopy
Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most adults to get screened starting...
How to Halt a Lingering Cough
Upper-respiratory tract infections usually pass within a week or two—but the annoying coughing sometimes persists much longer. Good news: That cough doesn’t mean that you’re...
Are You Prepared to Grow Old Alone?
You may not be planning to grow old alone, but no one can predict the future. Today’s greater freedom to live on our own terms—choosing...
Yes… You Can Fix Your Genes
Do-it-yourself genetic modifications might sound like science fiction, but it turns out that we do have considerable control over our genes. We may not be...
Medicare and Long-Term Health Issues
Long-term health issues can lead to significant financial problems for patients who misunderstand Medicare’s complex rules. For the most part, Medicare covers acute care services,...
The True Cost of Unhealthy Teeth and Gums
Plenty of people who wouldn’t dream of delaying a doctor’s appointment or missing a dose of medicine are more than willing to put off seeing...
The Best Times to Exercise, Nap, Take Medication and More
Deep within the brain lives a collection of neurons called the suprachiasmatic nucleus, or SCN for short. The SCN is like a clock, helping every...
