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While heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death around the world, the news is not all dismal when it comes to heart health. A recent study looking at heart disease mortality in the US over the last 5 decades shows that deaths from heart attacks have dropped…

What’s the latest buzz on coffee? The good news is that scientific data continues to support the health benefits of coffee consumption, with health and longevity benefits resulting from your morning cup(s) of Joe. However, if that means you’ll double up today on your Dunkin’ mocha latte, that’s another matter,…

As research continues to push the boundaries of how we can treat various diseases that accompany aging, it’s also becoming apparent that these medical advances and innovations may also help us better understand and respond to the risk of dementia. In recent weeks, several major studies have demonstrated that treatments…

While many things can put you at risk for Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, as you likely know, there are also many actions you can take to alter your lifestyle and lower your risk for being diagnosed with dementia. Whether it be through living a more physically active…

You may find it soothing or comforting or it may be your guilty pleasure at the end of a day. However you enjoy drinking tea, the evidence is growing of its value in combating an array of health problems that affect older adults. More than 80% of American households are…

Back in 2020, we highlighted a landmark report issued by The Lancet Commission which addressed modifiable risk factors for dementia and outlined lifestyle changes that could substantially lower your risk for being diagnosed with dementia. Among the modifiable factors within your control? Smoking, hearing loss, healthy diet and exercise. A…