…type 2 diabetes. And the evidence was so strong that the trial was cut short after less than five years. Brain health Then in April, a study of mentally healthy…

…the computer and shopping. That’s not meaningful.” Many studies, including this one, have found that volunteering is good for your health, even linked with greater longevity. Stimulate your brain often….

…her physical health, but her entire perception of self. Learn about Della’s amazing transformation here, and read on as she shares four key components for living a healthy life as…

In April we marked World Health Day, a World Health Organization (WHO) celebration that began in 1950. This year’s theme calls for building a fairer, healthier world for everyone. It…

…academic officer at Scripps Health and co-founder of the West Health Institute, Topol is busy boosting our involvement as patients in our own healthcare through wireless health innovations, such as…

…system, our mood – all of our systems do better with movement. Second, our brains: We need to understand that the idea that our brains mature and decline – what…

…The findings add to a list of health consequences associated with hearing loss, including increased risk of dementia, falls, hospitalizations and diminished physical and mental health overall. No matter how…

…the live event? You can visit a You Tube channel that stores the presentations. Singing, Music and Health Studies show that singing improves health and mood, lessens anxiety, increases lung…

Do you have any health questions that you’ve been meaning to research? Nothing you need to call the doctor about, just health info you’d like to know. Relax, we’re on…

…issues? Diabetes? Joint issues? Brain health? Vision? Which area of physical health is most valuable or interesting to you, and why? Let us know in the comments so we can…

…average, 1000 IU per day increases vitamin D blood levels 25 nmol/L (see a helpful chart here). Besides brain health, vitamin D is also associated with heart health, bone health,…

According to the CDC’s web page on “Older Adult Oral Health” about one in five seniors have poor dental health. However, advances in implants, digital dentistry and laser care can…

…about health are (still) true and which aren’t? Here are seven myths, and what health experts are saying about them now. 1. Eggs Hurt Your Heart For years, we’ve been…

…Medicare may cover telehealth services for people with certain chronic conditions that need regular follow-up. In addition to primary care for minor health complaints, several telehealth services now include behavioral…

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