Do sexually active older people have better cognition than their more celibate counterparts? The answer seems to be a resounding yes, at least when it comes to some aspects of cognition. Here’s the story… Numerous studies from around the world have investigated the effects of [...]

Springtime is when people everywhere start dusting off their backyard grills and filling them with burgers and hot dogs. But before you reach for a hot dog, consider new research from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. They’ve found what they call a [...]

For the longest time, the act of yawning puzzled medical researchers. Yawning seems commonplace and insignificant – you feel tired, you yawn. You see somebody else yawn, you yawn. You get bored, you yawn. The problem researchers faced was how to tie these circumstances together [...]

Low-level inflammation that glows brighter with each passing year has become a “hot” topic in scientific research. Often triggering a process known as “inflammaging”, chronic inflammation is known to contribute to the development of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Stanford scientists theorized that if you [...]

When it's working at its best, your brain, like the rest of your body, remains on a daily rhythm that synchronizes its cellular activities with the functions of your digestive tract, heart, liver, kidneys and other organs. If those daily rhythms, called your circadian rhythms, [...]

One out of every eight adults suffers from hearing loss, and the older you get, the more likely you are to lose your hearing. Treatment is as simple as getting a hearing aid, yet millions avoid it. If that sounds like you or someone you [...]

The link between memory loss and high blood sugar is so well established, memory loss is sometimes called “type-3 diabetes.” What is unclear though, is whether the harm to the brain caused by excess sugar also applies to people who have prediabetes - higher than [...]

An amino acid may hold the key to treating and preventing a wide range of brain problems including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and depression. Its secret is a unique ability to energize brain cells. The effect is similar to what happens when you add an octane-boosting [...]

Last March, as the coronavirus raged across Italy, something remarkable happened. To raise one another’s spirits in the midst of stay-at-home orders, people started breaking into song from their windows and balconies. Before we knew it, impromptu communal singing would spring up in other places [...]

Checking your blood pressure with your own home monitor is a sensible health practice. But, of course, you can't do this while you’re asleep. Now, new research reveals that this might be the most important time to take a blood pressure reading. You see, blood [...]

You can find this strong-tasting herb in gardens around the world. It’s also a “must have” in the kitchen whether you’re cooking chicken, pasta dishes or holiday stuffing. In addition to its delicious flavor, the latest medical research reveals that this herb can help your [...]

The American Heart Association is reporting on dramatic new evidence that poor psychological health can damage your heart. The new study directly links mental and emotional trauma, stress and negativity to numerous heart problems that can take years off your life. The researchers evaluated 128 [...]

Have you ever walked into a room but can't remember why? Hunted for your reading glasses, only to find them perched on the top of your head? Drew a blank when you tried to recall a computer password? If you're worried these could be the [...]

Are you carrying extra weight around your waist? If so, you’ve no doubt heard how excess weight—especially around the waistline— contributes to numerous health problems, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, say researchers. A new study shows those [...]

As more people work from home during the pandemic many are reporting an increase in loneliness, snacking more often, and putting on weight. While these aren’t necessarily healthy results of the pandemic, there’s one new habit that is… taking an afternoon nap. In fact, the [...]

Your brain’s thirst for energy is just about insatiable. Because its neuronal networks constantly reshape themselves and transmit signals, these cells need constant refueling. But all that activity also floods the brain tissue with a never-ending flow of oxidative free radicals and protein debris. To [...]