Diet

As we head into the Fall and all of the sweet food goodies that may come our way (leftover Halloween candy, anybody?), it’s a good time to review the potential health harms of sugar and to take note of new research warning us that sugar substitutes may be no better…

So, how often would you say you have a bad hair day these days? The kind of day where your hair seems completely to have a mind of its own, and no matter what you do, it’s just not going to cooperate with your attempts to place some order on…

By the time adults reach their later years, old habits become ingrained, tastes typically don’t change, and for better or worse, most of us have figured things out for ourselves. That likely includes what to eat- what we like, what we don’t like, what works for us, and what causes…

You may not remember every factor or strategy, but over the years, we’ve regularly addressed memory problems in people as they age. But it’s always helpful to do a bit of review, and to add new insights and studies as they arise. After all, few of us can remember everything…

No matter how diligent, careful, or disciplined we are, many, if not most of us, seem to lose the battle over middle-aged “spread.” Our bellies begin to expand as the years go by, so that by late middle age, into our senior years, we may have a large protruding belly….

It’s no mystery that your lifestyle can significantly impact how you age and how well your brain functions as you age. We’ve noted on many occasions that the risk of a dementia diagnosis can be greatly lowered with such lifestyle modifications as regular exercise, a healthier diet, good quality sleep,…