What your body signals are trying to tell you through symptoms most people dismiss as normal aging
Body signals are one of the most consistently ignored sources of health information available to any adult, and the habit of dismissing them as normal aging is costing people the early intervention window that makes the biggest difference. The joints ache more than they used to. Energy is not what it was. Sleep no longer […]
Healthy aging experts say movement matters more than workout routines
Three physicians say the fixation on formal workouts may be keeping older adults from recognizing how much movement they already do and how much it counts. The standard picture of healthy aging tends to involve a certain kind of person: someone who swims laps, takes morning walks, or shows up reliably […]
Four ways to protect your ears from hearing loss before the damage becomes permanent
Most young adults are reasonably good at taking care of their bodies. They work out, manage their stress and try to eat well. But there is one part of physical health that rarely makes it onto anyone’s wellness checklist, and audiologists say the oversight is creating a problem that shows up quietly and builds over […]
Fish oil’s role in brain health is more complicated than anyone expected
Fish oil has spent decades near the top of the supplement conversation, largely on the strength of its omega-3 fatty acid content and the research connecting those fats to reduced risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study is complicating that picture in ways that matter for a specific and sizable population. […]
High salt intake is now linked to faster memory loss in older men, study finds
Salt has long carried a reputation as a cardiovascular troublemaker, driving up blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease. But a new study out of Australia is adding a neurological dimension to that concern, finding that high dietary sodium is associated with faster memory decline in older men specifically, a finding that researchers […]
The sleep habit that protects your brain more than hours
Most people focus on how many hours of sleep they get each night but a new study suggests that the type of sleep you’re getting may matter just as much, if not more, when it comes to long term brain health. Researchers have found that consistently getting less deep sleep and less REM sleep may […]
High dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 55%
A new study finds older adults who get a stronger flu vaccine may cut their Alzheimer’s risk significantly and women appear to benefit the most. Researchers may have found a compelling new reason for older adults to roll up their sleeves every flu season. Older adults who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a 55% […]
The 1 spring hobby that boosts brain and body
Strawberries, carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes home gardens across the country are coming back to life as the spring growing season gets underway. Roughly one in three American adults identifies as a gardener. But most people tending their plots may not fully appreciate just how much their hobby is doing for them on the inside. Researchers […]
Hearing loss: 4 effective ways to block noise damage
Most young adults already know the drill when it comes to taking care of themselves therapy for mental health, cardio and strength training for the body, a balanced diet for the heart. But there is one part of the body that rarely makes the list: the ears. that oversight can come with lasting consequences. There […]
Vitamin D deficiency is silently affecting your bones, mood and immunity
You are eating well, moving your body and making an effort to get outside. And yet something still feels a little off. Energy dips without warning. Moods shift for no clear reason. Joints feel stiff in the morning. A cold comes along and somehow it sticks around longer than it should. For many women over […]