On a recent visit to my new primary care physician, I learned that the mercury level in my blood...
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FDA finalizes rule for over-the-counter hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration has at last finalized a rule that allows the sale of...
Vigorous exercise found to ward off dementia
Vigorous exercise can help keep your brain healthy and ward off dementia. Rachel Fairbank reports...
Yes, you need vitamin D, but not from supplements
Last year, a large study came out on vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements, supporting...
How to improve your memory
Believe it or not, we can improve our memory as we age. Dr. Richard Restak, a leading brain expert...
The Elder Index helps you see the cost of growing old
Lots of older adults are able to manage the cost of aging with some combination of Social Security...
Eating food high in fiber delivers many benefits
Carbohydrates are your primary source of energy. And, many complex carbohydrates provide fiber...
To live longer, you must both eat well and exercise
New research suggests that if you want to prevent chronic disease and live longer, you need to eat...
Skip the keto diet, go Mediterranean
As you get older, it’s especially important to maintain a healthy weight. But, there are...
Prevent dementia: Take care of your eyes
If you’re like me, you’re wondering what it’s going to take to stave off dementia...