Women are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s as men. But, why? It’s not because women...
Health conditions
Dementia in decline: The new old old age
Amy Dockser Marcus reports for the Wall Street Journal on how people in their 80’s and...
Warning: Poor sleep can increase risk of dementia
Judy George reports for MedPage Today on new findings published in Neurology showing that women in...
Can early detection of dementia reduce your risk significantly?
Dementia rates are rising, reports Keren Landman for National Geographic. In BBC Science, Anthea...
Colorectal cancer: How to minimize your risk
Fewer American’s over 65 have been getting colorectal cancer in the last 30 years. Older...
In winter, expect more chronic conditions
We all know there are foods and behaviors we need to avoid in order to feel healthy. We might lose...
Supplements can damage your liver
Supplements are a multibillion dollar business in the US ($200 billion globally,) with more than...
What can your nails tell you about your health?
Your nails are an outgrowth of your skin. They are made of protein–keratin–which...
New research finds link between drinking alcohol and cancer
Americans continue to drink a lot of alcohol. To quantify it in economic terms, we spend about $250...
Minimize exposure to plastic, as much as possible
Chemicals in plastic can be harmful to our health. Yet, we can’t avoid our exposure to...