If you are weighing CBD or melatonin to get better sleep, you are not alone. About one in three U.S. adults do not get enough sleep, and interest in over the counter options has surged. The quick breakdown is simple: melatonin mainly helps your body fall asleep by aligning your internal clock, while CBD mainly […]

Iron is one of those minerals that quietly keeps the body running, yet many people do not get enough of it. Without sufficient iron, the body cannot produce hemoglobin effectively, which means oxygen struggles to travel through the blood. The result is fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, anemia. Traditionally, meat has been thought of […]

Joint pain is a typical symptom of menopause and can affect any joint, including hands, knees, elbows, and shoulders. Declines in hormones, which cause menopause, can affect numerous body areas, including the bones and muscles. Part of the aging process for women is menopause. A person who is menstruating is considered in menopause when they […]

A study by the journal Nature Aging of frozen blood samples has uncovered an accumulation of proteins that could predict several forms of dementia over ten years before the disease is diagnosed, said researchers from China and the U.K. on Monday. The study is part of ongoing research from numerous teams to identify patients at […]

Staring at a computer screen all day can damage your eyes. Here’s how to keep them healthy and happy.   Stress and fatigue have been common end-of-the-workday woes. In the digital age, however, there are new struggles: double vision, headaches, and dry eyes. These symptoms are unique to the 21st-century workplace, where many of us […]

As the years pass, it is common to notice subtle changes in your eyesight. You might find yourself reaching for reading glasses more often, noticing that colors look a bit duller, or feeling less comfortable behind the wheel at night. For some people, these changes go beyond minor inconvenience. Nearly 20 million Americans are affected […]

Alzheimer’s disease could be halted by making sweeping lifestyle changes, a trial suggests.  Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a dementia precursor who exercised, meditated daily, switched to a plant-based diet, and went into therapy once weekly saw marked improvements to their speech, cognition, and memory when compared to patients who continued with their routine.  One […]

Mustard and ketchup are beloved toppings for hot dogs, French fries, burgers, and more—but which is better for your health? “Ketchup and mustard are two of the most popular condiments worldwide and can be added to a variety of different types of meals and dishes,” said a registered dietitian with Everflex Fitness, a Canadian training […]

According to the American Heart Association, one in five women between 55 and 75 years old will experience a stroke during their lifetime. There are two main types of stroke. With an ischemic stroke, a blockage prevents the proper flow of blood to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures in […]

Taking steps to ensure your brain stays sharp and healthy isn’t something only older people need to prioritize, said Dawn C. Carr, professor of sociology and co-director of Aging Research on Contexts, Health, and Inequalities at Florida State University. “It’s something we must be thinking about at every stage of life,” said Carr. Habits that […]