What’s one of the easiest—and cheapest—ways to boost your health from head to toe? Get more vitamin C.
You’ve heard about its immune-boosting abilities… It fights off illness and helps you recover from colds faster. But there are other reasons why this nutrient is a superstar you want to get more of…
… Read MoreLast week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new recommendations for screening depression. Under the new guidelines they’re proposing, screenings would be part of every primary care visit in the U.S.
So if you’re 18 or older and you go to the doctor for any reason… You’re going to take a depression test.
… Read MoreYour doctor may tell you that mammograms are the best way to prevent breast cancer at any age. But are they?
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends starting screening as young as 25 for women with a BRCA mutation.1 Yet these mutations only account for about 1-in-10 breast cancer cases.2 Worse yet…
… Read MoreSure, there are ways to look younger… Even add years to your life. But are there natural ways to hold on to your independence as you age?
According to a new study from the University of Copenhagen, there’s a simple solution… And it’s one we’ve told Health Watch readers about before.
… Read MoreYou know a stroke can be fatal. But surviving one can leave you with nerve damage and paralysis. In fact, it’s the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. And we’re not just talking about physical disability.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School and School of Public Health examined medical data from about 5,000 seniors. They wanted to see how stroke status effects cognitive decline among the elderly.… Read More
Lounging by the pool… Hitting the beach… Firing up the grill again… There are plenty of reasons to be excited for summer. But there are hidden dangers all around us during these months. You need to know what to look out for before you pack up for vacation—or a day at the beach.
Here are five ways to avoid hidden health dangers this summer:
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