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Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.
The Link Between Depression and Brain Inflammation
A new study suggests that chronic inflammation can lead to depression.
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.
Fitness Fix: Improve Your Hip Mobility
Exercises to improve hip mobility.
6 Ways to Improve Your Memory and Recall
Staving off memory loss requires more than just exercising your gray matter.
How to Exercise After a Heart Attack
A few tips to help you safely get your blood pumping again after a cardiac event.
6 Food Habits That Age You
These unhealthy eating patterns don’t just trigger weight gain and undermine your energy. They age you from the inside out.
See the Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of a Healthy Life
Discover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
Another Case for Going Gluten-Free
Is gluten sensitivity — without diagnosed celiac disease — a myth? A new study says no.
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
How Happiness Improves Heart Health
New research shows how a positive attitude can improve your ability to rebound from heart disease.
Statins May Raise Diabetes Risk
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may substantially increase men’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines May Boost Use of Controversial Drugs
Conclusion is likely to boost prescription drug use to meet government standards.
The Gift of Life: Barbara Gibson’s Success Story
How a mom with debilitating knee pain found the strength to heal — thanks to her daughter’s generosity.
New Study: Surgery Not Best Option for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.
Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Blame Obesity on Lack of Exercise, Not Poor Diet
Such “science-backed” misinformation is part of the food industry’s PR campaigns to mislead the public on nutrition.
PUMPING IRONY: Linking Hearing Loss and Dementia
A new study suggests that my hearing problems could cause my brain to give up some of its cognitive functions.
Lyme Disease in the Limelight
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are taking a closer look at Lyme disease.
What to Eat for Healthy Joints
Are your joints giving you trouble? Eating strategically can ease pain and minimize future damage.
PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game: Blood Pressure
The guidelines defining a healthy blood pressure are a lot like my daily BP readings: all over the place.
The Sipping Point: Women and Alcohol
Many women are drinking more than ever before. Are you one of them?