Maybe you’ve seen social media posts, smartphone apps or ads promoting eye exercises as a way to ease eye strain, improve your vision or banish wrinkles. Some even promise to eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. While there are some eye exercises that can be beneficial, experts say it’s important to know that there’s no […]
Why Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Early Is So Important
Alzheimer’s patients now have more options than ever for treating their disease— two drugs are approved to treat the causes of Alzheimer’s, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently considering approving another, which could be available next year. Many researchers are starting to focus on how to get the most out of these […]
What is a Plant-Based Diet?
It may seem like the trendy newcomer on the diet landscape, but plant-based eating has actually been around for a while — as in a few millennia. And as far as the definition is concerned, health experts say it’s pretty straightforward. “A plant-based diet is just that — a dietary pattern based mostly on whole […]
10 Worst Habits for Your Heart
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to your risk of developing heart disease, the leading killer in the U.S. Let’s start with the bad. Several factors raise a person’s risk for getting heart disease — a term used to describe a range of conditions that affect the heart — including some that can’t be […]
10 Foot Exercises for Balance and Stability
Feet are often underappreciated. We don’t think much about them until they hurt or give us problems. But they are of course crucial to getting us around and keeping us balanced. “Your feet carry your body through life. They are often neglected because they are mostly packed away in socks and shoes,” said Melissa Burgard, […]
11 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and millions of Americans are affected by the disease. It’s important to distinguish the facts from the myths about Alzheimer’s, especially when it comes to finding information online. Read on to learn about common myths surrounding this disease. 1. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia […]