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Did you celebrate National Coffee Day yesterday (September 29th) and get your free cup of coffee from the many outlets participating in the celebration? If not, International Coffee Day is tomorrow (October 1st) and you can raise a cup of Joe in celebration. For a bit of perspective, consider this:…

No doubt you’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that’s not literally true, there’s solid science behind the concept that the food you eat, and the nutrients that make up that food, can have a profound effect on how your body ages and…

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and in recognition, it’s a good time to take stock of where things stand. In general, we continue to face a world where there are few effective treatments (and lots of continued controversy about Aduhelm, the recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s, which many insurers and…

With all the talk and attention on staying healthy these days, you may be tempted to ingest whatever you think can boost your vitamin and nutrient intake to the max. After all, if a small amount of vitamin C or calcium is good for you, isn’t more better? And isn’t…

Many of us expect the worst: as we get older, we presume that our brainpower will diminish, our cognition will decline and our brains will be vulnerable to the ravages of dementia. That’s certainly the prevailing imagery we see in the mainstream media. But in fact, there’s something not quite…

Now that we’re in the dog days of August, you’ve likely strategized to take your daily walks early in the morning or at dusk in the evening, to stay cool and comfortable while still getting in your steps. Those are good strategies, given how important walking is for your brain…