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Eye shingles cases are on the rise among older adults
Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
February 5, 2020
Healthy Living
What bad dreams can reveal about your health
Nightmares are often the result of normal things like garden-variety stress — but they could be a signal of a physical health issue.
February 5, 2020
Heart
How Olympic legend Mark Spitz keeps his AFib in check
Aging puts us at risk for AFib, but former athletes like Spitz are at higher risk.
February 4, 2020
Vision
5 simple tips to protect your eyesight as you age
You'll still need reading glasses, but these measures can help ward off major problems.
February 4, 2020
Alzheimers
This low-intensity exercise helps prevent Alzheimer’s, study says
New findings prescribe regular aerobic exercise as a way to enhance brain function and cognition.
February 4, 2020
Heart
7 surprising heart attack risk factors
You may know the "Big Five" signs, but here are some other factors to be aware of.
February 4, 2020
Anxiety
This is how to stay calm in scary situations, according to science
It's a lot simpler than you might think.
February 3, 2020
The 7 most important medical tests you need after age 50
But as one doctor said, “Just because there’s a test doesn’t mean you ought to get it.”
February 2, 2020
Dementia
The common condition that can be misdiagnosed as early dementia
When someone starts forgetting things, there's more than one possible answer.
February 1, 2020
Strokes
10 stroke warning signs to remember
The best way to survive a stroke is to know the warning signs. If you think someone is having a stroke, here’s what to do.
February 1, 2020
Want to live with few regrets? Ask yourself one pivotal question
Your window gets narrower with every passing year.
January 31, 2020
Sleep
This is how postmenopause may affect your sleep
Postmenopausal women may experience sleep disturbances, study says.
January 31, 2020
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: How effective are face masks? Should we be worried about the shortage?
There are reports of face mask shortages around the world.
January 31, 2020
Heart
6 kinds of irregular heartbeat and why they happen
A doctor explains the reasons behind arrhythmia.
January 31, 2020
Coronavirus
What is a super spreader? An infectious disease expert explains
Some people infected with the novel coronavirus are what epidemiologists call “super spreaders.”
January 30, 2020
Alzheimers
Drinking tea could cut Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new study
Good news for tea lovers.
January 30, 2020
Coronavirus
How do I know if I might have coronavirus? 5 questions answered
Because initial symptoms resemble other diseases, many are wondering how to know whether to seek medical help.
January 30, 2020
Coronavirus
People think Corona beer is related to the coronavirus, according to Google
Searches for 'Corona beer virus' are trending.
January 29, 2020
Brain
5 surprising things that may be sabotaging your memory
Don't jump to any conclusions. You may be sabotaging your mental sharpness without even realizing it.
January 28, 2020