New Findings on Cognitive Health
There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related dementias, emerging research can offer some advice for keeping our brains healthy and sharp. To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]
Picnic, Anyone?
August is National Picnic Month! If you like to throw a blanket in the car and enjoy a meal out at a park, outdoor movie, or concert under the stars, packing up a delicious, healthy, safe meal to bring along can be easy. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]
Preventing a Stroke
Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Fortunately, there are steps you can take...
The Truth about “Brain-Boosting” Supplements
More than 25 percent of Americans ages 50 to 73 and 36 percent of those age 74 and over take supplements for brain health....
I Hereby Resolve…
It’s that time again! A fresh new year full of promise—and promises. For many of us, January is a time for resolutions (and the...
Want to Change Behavior? Believe in Yourself!
You hear it all the time: shift your eating habits; move more; make this or that other healthy lifestyle change. By reading publications like...
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Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death
A study that followed over 14,000 individuals in China with hypertension (high...
Is it Dementia, or Aging?
When are lapses in memory a cause for concern, and when are they simply a frustrating inconvenience? If you have noticed changes in the...
Lifestyle and Dementia: What You Can Do
While life-altering cognitive decline is not always a part of aging, one in three people is likely to have some form of dementia by...
Meditation: Yes, it Can Work for You
Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of meditation may help relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep...