Dementia terrifies us all. No one wants to live through it, and no one wants to see their loved ones live through it. Unfortunately, almost...
Health
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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Safeguard Your Strength
Muscle loss is inevitable with age. After age 30, most people lose about 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade, with the...
Dental Health and Your Body
An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them at risk for hypertension, cardiovascular...
Don’t Ignore Walking Leg Cramps
Peripheral arterial disease is a common and underdiagnosed condition that can be an early warning for heart attacks and stroke. New guidelines suggest that looking...
How COVID Could Change Cancer Treatment
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...
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,...
