Throughout time and across cultures, people have faced an eternal question: Are people really who they say they are? This question manifests in everything from...
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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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10 Practical Strategies to Boost Memory Now
Even though forgetfulness is not a normal consequence of getting older, sometimes it’s hard for people of any age to keep dozens of details straight...
The MCI Memory Program
We often hear about using brain-boosting activities to reduce the risk of developing cognitive impairment, but did you know that mental stimulation is just as...
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis? Take These Legal Steps Now
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has profound implications on the health and daily life of an individual but also on their legal status and capabilities....
Hope Is Here
A poll from the Marist Center for Public Opinion shows that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most feared health condition, outranking cancer, heart disease and other killers....
When Allergies Disrupt Sleep
If you’re like most people, your summer bucket list includes soaking up the sunny weather—taking long strolls outside, working in the garden, swimming at the...
Self-Care for Caregivers
Caregiving for a partner with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is one of the greatest expressions of love, but it is also one...
Learning From Experience
As a physician, Sally Willard Burbank, MD, regularly works with patients and families who are affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). She also has...
Selecting Mental Health Services
The demand for mental health services has exploded over the past few years. Blame it, in part, on the COVID pandemic, which created both fear...
Are You Getting Too Much Iron?
You breathe more than 20,000 times a day, delivering life-giving oxygen to every cell in your body, but oxygen doesn’t reach the cells by itself....
MASH: When It’s More Than “Fatty Liver”
The most prevalent condition worldwide is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which replaces the term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to better reflect the...
The Care and Feeding of Your Collagen
Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein, making up 30 percent of the total. And it is the core structural component of many parts of...
