A recent study says yes! The research shows that grandmothers who babysit their grandkids one day a week scored higher on cognitive function and memory tests. In addition to boosting brain power, thes...
Jul
2015
04
Summer’s here and the heat is on. While the warmth can feel welcome after a long cold winter, hot weather is dangerous for those over 65, very young children, and those with chronic illnesses. Extrem...
Jun
2015
30
Have you ever wondered if eating onions was good for anything other than giving you bad breath? Good news. This vegetable has a multitude of health benefits along with its savory flavor for your food....
Jun
2015
19
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease of the brain. In the early stages, people experience some memory loss which progresses to marked memory loss, then to a decrease in thinking ability such a...
Jun
2015
12
Approximately 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias worldwide. The Alzheimer’s Association is asking for help to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other brain health matte...
Jun
2015
05
Cancer survivors often report trouble sleeping and fatigue as major challenges following common treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. A recent study finds yoga to be a good option for helping...
May
2015
29
The authors of a recent study have developed a simple, low-cost test for brain health: balance on one leg for at least 20 seconds. The research finds that the study participants who couldn’t complete ...
May
2015
22
A recent study finds swimming to be a great exercise option for retirees to lower their fall risk. Participants included nearly 1,700 men age 70 and older. Researchers looked at the types of exercise ...
May
2015
15
Cut your risk for heart disease by following a meal plan much like those in the Mediterranean. A recent study found that a diet featuring mostly vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts and olive oil, better kn...
May
2015
08
What we won’t do for ourselves, our doctors, our loved ones, or hot romantic prospects, it appears we will do for our dogs: Exercise. Our doctors can endlessly exhort us to exercise, but...