During the COVID-19 pandemic, oncologists noticed something strange. Some people with cancer who developed severe COVID infections showed an unexpected side effect: Their cancer appeared...
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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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The Healing Power of Friendship
In 2023, the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory pinpointing loneliness, isolation, and lack of personal connections as an “underappreciated public...
Benzodiazepines and Invisible Illness
The opioid epidemic has gained widespread attention, but another class of drugs is quietly causing an epidemic of invisible illness: benzodiazepines. More than 30 million...
Capitalizing on Core Strength
Many people who exercise focus on leg and arm strength to maintain mobility, but the strength of the muscles of your torso—your core muscles—determines how...
What Is a Cognitive Test?
A cognitive test is an assessment of a person’s ability to think and remember, but what exactly does it consist of? Is there just one...
Does Dementia Medication Help with MCI?
After a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), it’s common for people to ask their doctors, “OK, so what drug is going to help me...
What Are Validation and Reminiscence Therapy?
If you have a loved one dealing with MCI or dementia, two types of therapy developed in the second half of the last century may...
Does Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Help with MCI?
Most people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are eager to embrace whatever medications, treatments and therapies might help them stave off further decline. MCI,...
How Fast Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Progress?
Getting diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be scary. For many people, the first questions that come to mind are, “How long do I...
Is Mild Cognitive Impairment the Same as Dementia?
Often when people learn that they or a loved one have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, they assume that this means they have early-stage...
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an easily misunderstood term. Often when people hear it, they assume that it’s a general descriptor for minor memory problems....
THC Gummies: How to Use Them Safely
As marijuana legalization continues to roll out, cannabis products are everywhere, including edibles such as cookies, brownies and gummies. Gummies in particular make the marijuana...
