Most people know that exercising, eating healthy and keeping your mind active can lower your risk of dementia. But with the expected number of Americans living with dementia projected to increase to 13.8 million by 2060, the hunt is on for anything that could help prevent this devastating disease. Now, a new study out of … Read more
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found that shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. The research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, is part of … Read more
Brush up on some healthy heart habits. While poor oral hygiene is often linked to issues like tooth loss, gum disease and bad breath, experts warn it can also have a far-reaching impact on your entire well-being — including your heart. And according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a not all that uncommon nighttime oral … Read more
Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds. The results provide some of the strongest evidence yet that some viral infections can have effects on brain function years later and that preventing them can help stave off cognitive decline. The study, published on Wednesday in the journal … Read more
It’s a photo no-go. Catching a flight to a picture-perfect paradise sounds like a dream — but it could become a cybersecurity nightmare the second you share a snapshot of your plane ticket online. “Stop doing this with your boarding pass or you’re going to get in a lot of trouble,” advised Eunice, a travel … Read more
Jenny McCarthy, 52, recently revealed that she “became so ill from being a vegan” and “almost died” before going pretty hard in the other direction. Speaking on the “Heal Squad x Maria Menounos” podcast, the “Masked Singer” judge was frank about how her plant-based meal plan exacerbated her existing health conditions, including celiac disease, dairy intolerance … Read more
Skinny jab? Try skinny juice. A natural, plant-based drink enjoyed for centuries in South America may help you reach your weight loss goals the same way GLP-1 medications do. And it puts Ozempic’s $1,000-a-month bill to shame, costing just a few bucks at supermarkets and on Amazon. Yerba maté increased the GLP-1 in mice in … Read more
As many as one in five people — an estimated 64 million in the United States — have elevated levels of a tiny particle in their blood. It can greatly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But few know about it, and almost no doctors test for it, because there was not much … Read more
It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men. Eight specific habits — diet, sleep, physical activity, smoking, body mass index, blood glucose, lipids and blood pressure — appear to have twice the impact … Read more
If your morning cup of joe is the only thing motivating you to get to work on time, we’ve got some brew-tal news. A new study out of Sweden suggests your office java may be a latte trouble for your heart. A new study suggests your workplace coffee machine may increase your risk of heart … Read more
Arrest-ed development? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. New research estimates that nearly 50,000 US lives could be saved annually with a one-two punch of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. … Read more
If you’re looking for a crunchy and delicious snack that’s great for your heart — then we’ve got some sweet news for you. A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that swapping your regular snacks with just a handful of this popular nut can give your cardiovascular health a … Read more
Researchers are warning that men who regularly dodge prostate cancer screening appointments are 45% more likely to die from the disease. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, according to UC San Francisco (UCSF). But if screening programs are introduced on a national scale — particularly those … Read more
An estimated 610,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but you don’t have to be one of them. With nearly 80% of strokes considered preventable, you’d think we’d all be on high alert. But as Siobhan Mclernon found during her time as a nurse in a neurocritical care unit, most … Read more
Back away from the medicine cabinet. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced a recall of more than 2,300 bottles of a popular allergy medication due to a serious child poisoning risk. Consumers who purchased the affected product can contact Arsell for a full refund. ColleenMichaels – stock.adobe.com The problem isn’t with the … Read more
Here’s another reason to indulge in that extra cup of coffee: It might just help protect you from tinnitus. A new study suggests that making certain changes to your diet could help lower your risk of developing the annoying condition known for causing persistent ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears — with no external … Read more
Instead of chasing the next trendy diet to lose weight, why not turn to the past for answers? A new study suggests the traditional diet of people in Papua New Guinea, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, could be the key to better gut health, slimmer waistlines and lower chronic disease risks — without … Read more
If you’re not taking proper care of your skin, one doctor warns, looking bad is the least of your worries. “Most people think it’s skin deep — the skin is really its own thing, and your health is totally separate,” Toronto-based plastic surgeon Dr. Cory Goldberg told The Post. Or, he said, they might think … Read more
An estimated 80% of women have some type of menopause symptoms — and the more symptoms they experience, the greater the chances of developing dementia later in life. The findings were published in the journal PLOS One following a study by the University of Calgary. The researchers analyzed the data of 896 postmenopausal women who participated in … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a tropical twist might be what you need to lower your diabetes risk. New research suggests that eating about 100 calories worth of mango per day could help lower insulin levels and boost insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with chronic low-grade inflammation. “Our study … Read more