[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lzheimer’s is the dreaded buzzword these days, particularly with an aging baby boomer population. Could something as straightforward – and in many cases, easily modifiable – as blood pressure be the cause and solution for Alzheimer’s? According to research published in Neurology, older adults with higher blood pressure are more likely to develop brain lesions […]
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ales of the existence of the Fountain of Youth – a spring with the power to restore / preserve youth in anyone who drinks or bathes in it – have circulated for centuries, yet apparently no one has found it, if we consider both the average human lifespan and the physical / mental changes that […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile you can certainly find a place to eat out these days that focuses on healthier fare than your standard fast-food or chain restaurants, in general, all restaurants can do a disservice to your bottom line – in this case, your efforts to maintain a healthy weight. That’s the finding from a recent study that […]
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a simple correlation proven by research: If your blood pressure goes up, so do your health care costs. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, annual health care costs for U.S. adults suffering from high blood pressure can be more than $1,900 higher than costs incurred by […]
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]xercised lately? A few minutes here and there is better than nothing, but it’s not close to enough, particularly according to official exercise guidelines. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends adults ages 18-64 participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise – as well […]
