A strong musculoskeletal system holds you together—literally. It’s important from your formative years to later life. With proper nutrition and consistent exercise, you can stay vital well into your golden years. That’s important, because an ever-larger percent of the American people is over 65 years old. Just as engineers reinforce a building’s framework to withstand…
Fight Off Osteoporosis by Strengthening Your Bones
June 29, 2022
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Stroke Risk Increases With the Number of Miscarriages: Study
June 28, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a history of miscarriage and stillbirth are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke later in life. Comparing pooled data from more than 610,000 women in Australia and six other countries, the study found that the risk of stroke increased with multiple pregnancy…
The Critical Importance of Deep Knee Bending
June 26, 2022
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Being able to sit down on the floor and stand up from that position without using one’s hands can indicate a person’s potential longevity, according to a 2012 study published in the European Journal of Cardiology. If a person can stand up from the floor with the help of one hand or one knee, the…
Following a Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce Alzheimer’s and Diabetes by up to 50 Percent
June 25, 2022
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Did you know that the chances of developing cognitive dysfunction and Alzheimer’s increases when an individual’s insulin levels decline? The similarities between diabetes and Alzheimer’s are so great that many researchers have been referring to Alzheimer’s as diabetes type 3. A recent study found that type 1 diabetics were 83% more likely to develop dementia…
Understanding Cellulite
Reviewed by Dr. Ann Corson The human body is an undisputed miracle, but it’s easy to forget when you just focus on its flaws. One particular imperfection some obsess about is known as cellulite. Cellulite is basically fat with a lumpy texture. It mainly impacts women, but a few men get it too. For women…
Comparing Different Treatment Options for Spider Veins
Introduction to Spider Veins Spider veins are increasingly common, occurring in half of the population over 50. Research has suggested that women are four times more likely than men to be affected [1]. The rate increases with the number of pregnancies a woman has had due to changes in hormones affecting vein dilation. A major…
Uterine Prolapse: When Your Insides Fall Out
P.G. was a 54-year-old mother of three. All three of her children had been natural, vaginal deliveries. Her youngest is now 14. She had been complaining of increasing pelvic pressure for the past six or seven years, but since menopause (at age 52), her symptoms had been getting worse. She had some leaking of urine,…
High Omega-3 DHA Level Linked With 49 Percent Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Findings from a study by the Fatty Acid Research Institute suggest that people with high levels of omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have half the risk—49 percent—of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found that high levels of DHA are correlated with an extra 4.7 years of being Alzheimer’s-free and an extra 4 years free of…
Babysitting Grandkids Isn’t Just a Godsend for Parents
June 16, 2022
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A new study comparing Asian and Western societies has found that strong grandparent-child relationships can bring reciprocal benefits for the whole family, helping not only parents but also keeping grandparents’ minds sharp and dementia-free. University of South Australia’s Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck examined intergenerational relationships in her study spanning Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong and…
Study Finds Stress Accelerates Immune Aging, Increases Risk of Cancer and Infection
A study found that experiencing stress in the form of trauma, chronic stress, acute stress, and discrimination accelerated the aging of the immune system, leading to a weakened immune system that is more prone to infections and at a greater risk of developing cancer and other diseases. The researchers found that stress such as chronic…
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