It’s no secret that most Americans are overwhelmed with the rising healthcare costs in the US. The average American spends a whopping $8000 a year on medical related expenses. At the current annual cost that Americans are paying for prescription and over-the-counter medications, they will...
New research indicates that the optimum intake of Vitamin K plays an important role in longevity. A study done in 2014 confirms that ample vitamin K intake can indeed help you live longer. In a group of more than 7,000 people at risk for cardiovascular...
As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. And working from home during a pandemic doesn't fix everything. There are new ways that stress has been added to our...
Extra weight is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Research shows that people who are overweight are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life, and those who were obese have three times the risk. Time to get fit...
Research shows smoking increases the risk of dementia by as much as 80 percent. When you quit, the circulation to your brain will improve immediately. This one is a no brainer. Photo by Peter G....
The American Cancer Society, which has for many years had the most aggressive approach to screenings, recently they have announced a change in the mammogram guidelines and are now recommending fewer mammograms. They are now claiming women with an average risk of breast cancer start...
As men age, we often experience low libido, a slow metabolism, loss of lean muscle mass, and weight gain. Many believe that very little can be done to prevent or slow this natural aging process. Fortunately, recent advances in regenerative medicine now allow hormone specialists to utilize peptide...
Stress is a major threat to brain health and can cause shrinkage of the memory center in the brain. Tackle stress by incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine — breathe, pray, meditate, reflect. Make fun a priority. Laugh....
Continuing with our weekly "Ways to Stay Sharp", we are sharing 10 simple maneuvers that go a long way toward increasing the odds that your brain is healthy and sharp when the long-awaited retirement comes. Catching Enough Rest Most adults need eight hours of sleep but many...
Inflammation caused by a diet high in trans fats and sugar is damaging to brain cells. Cut down on both of those and choose a diet with lots of vegetables, beans, whole grains and fish. Consider adding green tea to your daily routine. It may...