Seniors have always been at a higher risk of falling than any other age demographic, with the exception of babies first learning how to stand and walk (and falling a lot in the process). With age, our strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, vision and awareness can all suffer to varying degrees, depending on the individual, making a fall more...
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Are fitter kids smarter kids? At least when it comes to cognitive skills at an early age, suggests new research. In a study designed to assess the potential correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and cognitive test performance among preschoolers, children (ages 4-6) who walked farther than similarly aged children on a timed test (used to estimate...
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Breast cancer prevention, that is. Women, listen up, because with one in eight women receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, anything you can do to reduce your risk is worth giving a shot. In this case, it could be as simple as adjusting when you eat – and don't eat – during the day.
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Eating fish regularly, particularly fatty fish such as salmon, has profound heart benefits, suggests a large body of research. That's because fatty fish contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. HDL is "good" cholesterol because it actually helps remove "bad" cholesterol (low-density...
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Diabetes can have severe and even fatal health consequences. Even your brain can be impacted, namely in the form of cognitive decline with age. But what about prediabetes – characterized by high blood sugar, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes? Can it also have a negative impact on your brain?
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During the cold, windy, blustery winter, when your skin normally takes a beating, skin health is that much more important. Fortunately, beyond all the creams, lotions and sophisticated (read: expensive) skin regimens dermatologists and skin care companies may recommend, there are natural ways to keep your skin in great shape – starting today.
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