Cancer

As the weather finally cools down and thoughts of a warm cup of coffee by the fireplace come into view, the latest research suggests that you’ll be doing yourself a favor by enjoying your cup of Java. While the news is not so good concerning the cost of coffee these…

No doubt you’re well aware that exercise is an essential aspect of staying healthy and functional as you get older. Of course, knowing that fact and acting upon it are two different matters. If your body doesn’t act upon what your brain knows to be true, then despite your knowledge…

It’s time to put down your highball and take a look at some of the most recent data regarding alcohol consumption and the health risks it poses to your physical and cognitive health. While we’ve previously shared the ongoing research about how alcohol can affect your health and well-being, there…

About a year ago, we highlighted some new options and advances that were likely to make screening for colon cancer, beyond colonoscopies, easier and more accepted. As you may know, when caught early, colon cancer can be highly treatable and even preventable if pre-cancerous polyps are found and removed. But…

It’s a debate that’s been brewing for a long time: that is, how healthy are the dairy products so many of us love and lust after? Whether it’s a frothy milkshake, a hunk of Gouda, a glass of ice-cold milk, or a yogurt parfait, does it matter what kind of…

While marijuana use existed well before the Baby Boom generation took hold, there’s no doubt that there’s a strong association between growing up in the 60s and 70s and smoking pot or getting high. The question becomes, is that a safe or healthy habit as a person in your 60s,…