When you have a big day at work ahead of you, perhaps you prepare by getting a good night’s sleep.
The next morning, you might make sure to eat a hearty breakfast.
And you probably will start thinking about the tasks in front of you, anticipating problems and how to overcome them.
A new study shows there’s something else you should do.… Read More
If you go to the doctor and your bone density is low, your physician is likely to give you the following advice…
Get more calcium in your diet. Take vitamin D. Do high-impact exercise.
And you may be put on an osteoporosis drug like Fosamax (alendronate).
But a study shows there is one bone-strengthening solution that may work better than any of these things.… Read More
Health experts have told us for years that eating “a healthy diet” can keep your brain strong as you age.
But what exactly does “healthy diet” mean? Does it mean you should be vegan? Or eat all organic foods? Be on a low-carb diet?
The term “healthy diet” is so vague that it’s almost meaningless.
We’d like to know exactly which foods promote mental sharpness and protect against dementia.… Read More
Watching a parent or grandparent suffer with Alzheimer’s is not only sad…it’s terrifying.
That’s because you may be looking at your future.
Alzheimer’s can run in families. So if a relative has it, the chances are greater that dementia is in your future as well.
But researchers have found there may be a way to stop Alzheimer’s from being passed from one generation to the next.… Read More
It’s called “cellular senescence”…
And it’s shortening your life.
When a cell in your body is senescent, it can’t divide anymore. It sends out signals of inflammation, and your immune system clears it out, making way for healthy new cells.
That’s the way it goes when you’re young, anyway.
As you age, your immune response diminishes. Over time, damaged senescent cells accumulate.… Read More
You lost your keys…
You forgot someone’s name…
You couldn’t remember where you parked your car…
These are normal memory lapses. They become more frequent with age. Most of us have them from time to time.
But when seniors have an episode of absentmindedness, it’s hard not to wonder if it could be the start of dementia.
In the past, there was no way to find out, other than to undergo an exam by a neurologist.… Read More