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We often think that growing older means our sleep habits will change: going to bed earlier, getting up with the chickens, and not sleeping well when we are in bed. However, a recent study has put thes...

While the first recorded instance of the phrase was in the 1860s in Wales, this familiar saying still holds true today. But do you know why?   Apples are packed with disease-fighting nutrients an...

People like to joke about those sometimes campy “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” commercials, but did you know there’s significant research showing those services are very beneficial?  There are a few b...

A new study finds that standing for just one extra hour a day greatly reduces the risk of disability, especially for retirees. Sedentary behavior, or sitting, is a very strong risk factor for disabili...

What do you do if you have a headache, stiff neck, aching joints, or muscle pain? Most of us would reach for that bottle of over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicine. But how many of us consider the danger...

You have probably heard that drinking a lot of fluids is one of the best ways to avert kidney stones. However, a recent study brings in to question if the type of beverages we drink makes a difference...

The shoes that prevent fall injuries are not what you might think. For people over the age 65, tripping and falling represents a little bit of a health risk that younger people often don’t fully appre...

Most of us have heard that living a healthy lifestyle lowers the risk of certain illnesses and diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Research shows that the same can be said for stroke...

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased density of the bones.  They become fragile, and, eventually, can even become sponge-like.  In most people, bone mass density decreases after the ...

While laughing isn’t a substitute for medical care or exercise, it can make you feel better in a variety of ways. Both the mind and body can benefit from a good laugh as shown in a growing body of evi...