Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with increased risk for everything from heart disease, diabetes and cancer to mood disorders and dementia. So it may not be surprising that vitamin D supplements are popular. However, many people who take vitamin D supplements have no signs of vitamin D deficiency or underlying conditions that … Read more
Which is better for your brain? Walnut vs. AlmondJose Luis Laota – Getty Images What you eat affects the function of every part of your body, from your feet to your brain. So if you’re looking to fill your plate with the best foods to eat to improve your brain health, compare walnuts to almonds … Read more
It’s always great when you find something that can serve multiple roles. A babysitter who watches over children and cleans the house. A cleaning product that disinfects and deodorizes. Or a cell phone that replaces your camera, calendar, and GPS. When it comes to nutrition, protein gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. … Read more
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has indicated he would roll back some key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. He proposed eliminating inexpensive preventive care and reinventing a form of high-risk insurance pool. Health care has emerged as a key issue in the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats focused on expanding the role of … Read more
Many people are looking for ways to improve, maintain, and prolong their brain health. Check out the seemingly endless self-help books, podcasts, phone apps, TikTok, and Instagram Reels dedicated to this subject. And frankly, it makes sense. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are conditions that essentially involve a loss of one’s identity and sense of time … Read more
4 minute read As cyclists, we know that riding a bike is good for the mind, body, and soul. We know this not only because the science says so, but also because we can see how much riding can improve your physical and mental health. But let’s dig a little deeper into what research shows … Read more
YYou are at the grocery store and looking for a sweet snack. But these days, Chocolate Corner promises more than that. Mental clarity, a stronger immune system, PMS relief, and even sexual stamina are all achieved in some squares. Chocolate isn’t the only snack that can be reinvented as a wellness product. Supermarket shelves are … Read more
More than two months after the Justice Department released its latest set of files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, prosecutors have not filed new charges based on the documents, even as federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to demand accountability. More than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims … Read more
Surprising symptoms of lung diseaseJose Carlos Cerdeno Martinez – Getty Images If seemingly normal symptoms like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough keep coming and going, it might just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you were recovering from the flu. But doctors … Read more
“We’re seeing a shift to more expensive prescription drugs, a shift to more expensive imaging modalities, and a shift to more expensive treatment settings for routine screening colonoscopies,” Auerbach said. “We’ve been reporting on rising rates of caesarean sections in low-risk births, and finally, some very expensive surgeries are increasing rapidly.” The average cost for … Read more