Good news from the Framingham Heart Study showing that dementia rates fell steadily over the past few decades. The long-running study reports that dementia rates have fallen by 44% in the past 40 years. The study included 5205 participants age Read more…
Anybody who’s ever weeded a row of turnips, planted petunias, or mowed a thriving lawn knows that gardening can be hard work. That hard work pays off in more ways than having the best roses on the block or a Read more…
Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. An estimated 20.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older have cataract in one or both eyes. That’s almost one Read more…
Spring has sprung! For most, this is a welcome change from the cold of winter, but for others, the seasonal allergies that come along with this time of the year can be miserable. Symptoms of seasonal allergies, also known as Read more…
The US News & World Report has ranked the MIND diet as the easiest diet to follow. The MIND diet also placed in the top five in these categories: best overall diet, best diet for healthy eating, best diet for Read more…
March is designated National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease. Annual screenings are recommended for individuals at high risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Adults with diabetes or high blood pressure have Read more…
While the first recorded instance of the phrase was in the 1860s in Wales, this familiar saying still holds true today. But do you know why? Apples are packed with disease-fighting nutrients and health benefits. An apple is 84% water Read more…
New research shows honey to be a safe, effective, and cost efficient cough suppressant for the common cold and upper respiratory infections. The study used 3 different honey products (eucalyptus, labiatae, and citrus) and a placebo made from dates that Read more…
Did you know that owning a pet could be good for your heart – literally? A scientific study followed 2,805 people and compared the health of pet owners versus non-pet owners. Pet owners were less likely to need blood pressure Read more…