Most people have heard of amyloid plaque and understand that it has something to do with Alzheimer’s disease. But what is it exactly, and what...
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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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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Is heel pain bothering you? Don’t ignore it—it could be plantar fasciitis, a condition that will only get worse without care, warns foot surgeon Johanna...
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
If you were to think of cognition as a linear continuum, you might imagine, at one end, someone with a perfect memory and highly functional...
What are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?
It’s a common experience for people of a certain age to wonder, after walking into a room, just what it was they’d gone in there...
What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one form of...
Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis: What Is the Difference?
Most midlife-aged women think about their bone health only when a friend or older family member is diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition impacting more than...
Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging?
What does it mean to be older? For many of us, part of the description of the stereotypical elderly person would be memory problems and...
How To Take Your Blood Pressure
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, experts recommend that you get a home blood pressure monitor and keep track of your pressure on a regular...
Elbow Pain—How to Stop It…How to Prevent It
Tennis elbow is the scourge of the courts. Golfer’s elbow causes more suffering on the links than sand traps. And pickleball elbow is surging right...
Wart Removal Options
Nobody loves a wart…and it can be really challenging to get rid of them. Julie Karen, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at New York University,...
Confusing Advice About Weight Loss, Diabetes and Heart Health
Modern medicine does a wonderful job treating acute conditions. If you break a bone or catch an infectious disease, you’re likely to be in good...
How Much Sodium Is Too Much?
Following a low-sodium diet and tracking daily sodium intake have traditionally been priorities mainly for people who suffer from high blood pressure. But recent research...
