Alzheimers
Should you get tested for Alzheimer’s risk?
There are some important factors to take into account before testing to help mitigate potential stress and anxiety.
August 8, 2019
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Alzheimers
Is stress the reason women get Alzheimer’s more?
The gender disparity in dementia could be due to cortisol
August 8, 2019
A groundbreaking new procedure lets surgeons repair faulty valves without open heart surgery
"We are watching history in the making."
August 7, 2019
When an itch is not just an itch: Serious ailments that could have you scratching
It can be an indicator of more than just dry skin
August 6, 2019
Health Insurance
The real benefit of HSAs — and why they’re not for everyone
Investing in a health savings account could bring surprising benefits. Does it make sense for you?
August 6, 2019
Blood test may diagnose Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms
The test has been 94% accurate in early trials
August 6, 2019
A healthy social life helps fend off dementia
Researchers believe that being social has a positive impact on an aging mind
August 5, 2019
Drugs
Big drug brands roll out their own generics to box out the competition
Authorized generics can be as profitable as, if not more profitable than, brand-name drugs
August 5, 2019
Healthy Living
‘Tickling therapy’ may slow aging
A new way to stimulate the ear might have a lasting impact on health
August 3, 2019
Does your breath get worse as you age?
Halitosis can be a side effect of aging — or a sign of bigger problems. Here are 5 ways to handle it
August 2, 2019
Doctors
The big question you need to ask before heading into surgery
What might life look like if things don’t go well?
August 1, 2019
Will today’s ‘hyperfit’ athletes outlive their peers?
Researchers are exploring the combination of training and psychology that drive them
August 1, 2019
Dental Care
Planning on having surgery? You should see the dentist first
Common dental problems can cause issues on completely unrelated surgeries you might be undergoing
July 31, 2019
Just how much does lifestyle influence Alzheimer’s?
Multiple large-scale studies are examining the effect of lifestyle on brain health
July 31, 2019
Skin aging varies with ethnicity, researchers report
But one thing stays the same across race and ethnicity: sun damage
July 30, 2019
Mental Health
The psychological benefits – and trappings – of nostalgia
The desire to escape into the imagined, idealized world of a prior era has its pros and cons
July 30, 2019
Heart Disease
Amazon’s Alexa might be able to detect when you’re having a heart attack
It could radically change the way consumers get health information and even treatment
July 29, 2019
Dementia
The chances you’ll end up getting dementia after 65 are actually falling
Most of us will get at least a dozen good years after 65
July 29, 2019