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Adding spices to your food wakes up your brain. Not only are many herbs and spices high in the antioxidants that promote brain health, but scientists now believe that some spices may be able to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Intrigued by statistics showing a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India, scientists have [...] You don’t have to run marathons or spend two hours sweating at the gym to lead a healthy life. Short spurts of exercise are just as beneficial as long workouts, particularly for folks over 50. You can enjoy the enormous health benefits exercise provides with just 20 to 30 minutes of moderate activity three to [...] The crocuses are starting to bloom and spring is just around the corner. If you want to put a little spring in your step, use these four tips to boost your energy: Take a brisk walk outdoors. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking boosts your energy level for up to two-hours! The longer you walk, the [...] New Alzheimer’s research that is being hailed by the scientific community as “stunning” has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, recently-revised medical guidelines will make it more difficult for patients to obtain an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receive the early treatment needed to delay the disease’s progression. First the good news. [...] It may be time to tell the grandkids to move over and give you a turn at the Xbox or Wii controls. A new study has found that playing virtual games provides important physical and mental health benefits for seniors. A recent study of 102 older adults found that seniors gained two important benefits by [...] When it comes to your health, you can reap giant rewards by making small changes in your daily routine (see our previous post). If you want to live a healthier lifestyle, take it one small step at a time. In a year, all those small changes will add up to a healthier, happier you! Get moving. It only [...] Even if you’ve been neglecting your health for years, are woefully out of shape or have added more pounds than you care to admit, you CAN improve your health, live a healthier life, and increase your longevity by taking a few small steps down the road to good health TODAY. Too often, when people decide to [...] There’s a song Bing Crosby sings in the classic movie White Christmas that goes: If you’re worried and you can’t sleep; just count your blessings instead of sleep and you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings. That’s good advice during the holidays or anytime. Christmas is a joyful time of year, but it is also a very emotional time. Many people [...] There always seems to be too much to do during the holidays and never enough time to get everything done. There is shopping to finish, presents to wrap, baking to do, Christmas cards to get out, packages to ship, children’s concerts to attend, relatives to visit, and on and on and on. It’s no wonder [...] Avoiding cavities isn’t the only reason to see your dentist at least once a year. Oral health is a strong indicator of overall health. Not only do regular dental visits protect you against cavities and gingivitis, but your dentist may discover symptoms of cardiovascular disease or diabetes or he may notice cancerous lesions in your [...] |
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