Whenever we ask patients what their biggest fear is regarding their health, the answer is fairly unanimous. They are most afraid of losing their minds. If you gave people a choice between getting cancer or Alzheimer’s, the...

According to recent survey findings from the University of Phoenix, while more than 90 percent of all veterans and active-duty service members believe mental health is as important as physical health, there are significant differences in the...

Everybody needs some time away from the hassles and stresses of daily life. Going on a weekend-long getaway can be one of the easiest ways to reset and refocus on what really matters in life. If you’re...

The holiday season is officially upon us. It’s the perfect time to spend enjoying the company of friends and family. Between holiday dinners and parties and get togethers with loved ones, you’re likely to be surrounded delicious...

ApoE4, a protein linked to both Alzheimer’s disease and a form of dementia caused by damage of blood vessels in the brain, increases the risk of cognitive impairment by reducing the number and responsiveness of blood vessels...

This Thanksgiving, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to eat healthy. Mr. Food Test Kitchen and the American Diabetes Association offer a tempting (and diabetes-friendly) Thanksgiving menu that will satisfy your holiday cravings without derailing your meal...

What Is Neighbor Spoofing? If you own a phone, chances are you’ve experienced this scenario: you get a call or text from an unknown caller I.D., but you notice that both the area code and the first...

Continuing an active lifestyle and remaining physically fit is extremely important as we age. Studies show exercise is proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and Alzheimer’s. However, many people may find it challenging to...

You know that exercise improves your balance, makes you happier, helps you sleep better, and generally improves your life overall. One of the most important items you can pick out for a good workout is a good...

Women going through menopause often bemoan the infamous hot flashes, also sometimes referred to as hot flushes, that accompany this time of transition. Hot flashes are described as a sudden feeling of heat spreading through the body,...

How we view growing old impacts how we age. Researchers report that older adults with a positive view of aging recover from injury and illness faster, drive more safely, eat better, and show stronger brain function, to...

Many stereotypes are given to those who are nearing or are in their senior stage of life.  These ageist notions are pervasive in our society. They’re portrayed in the movies and television shows we see and the...

Think you can’t have dessert on a low carb or keto diet? Or are you struggling to find keto-friendly dessert recipes that actually taste like what you’re craving? Today’s 14 keto-friendly dessert recipes prove you can enjoy...

It was difficult enough to reach middle age, but as we progress toward that point in our lives where we will be considered ‘seniors,’ we should begin to expect changes in our bodies as well as in...

Middle age brings a number of changes, especially for women. These changes are often due to perimenopause and menopause as time passes. You can try to fight changes like weight gain and fatigue with exercise, changes in...

It’s a fact that women in the UK are now living longer than ever before. A woman’s life expectancy, according to government statistics, is now 83.1. To put this into perspective in 1981 the average age was just...