Getting enough sleep and doing moderate-to-vigorous exercise can help with healthy aging, according to a study published today in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The study’s recommendations may sound like common sense, but the research adds more weight to the idea that a combination of movement and good sleep, even into later years, helps make for a longer, healthier life.
Although the primary symptom of depression for many is often a feeling of sadness, men may have a higher tendency than women to feel anger, demonstrate aggressive feelings, and engage in substance abuse.
Every year about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack.
The heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body through an intricate network of arteries. However, the arteries around your heart can get blocked, usually by a blood clot and less often because of severe spasms and dissection. When this happens, blood flow is slowed or blocked.
The classic image of a person having a heart attack is one of a person clutching their chest, complaining of crushing chest pain or an elephant sitting on their chest. However, in real life, the symptoms can be more subtle.
Cognitive decline is usually the first noticeable sign of dementia, which is the common term that describes the impaired ability to think, remember, or make decisions that impact everyday activities or life. Consumption of ultra-processed foods adds to the possibility of developing obesity and other diet-related diseases.
In the United States, more than 18% of adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year, making it one of the most common mental health issues. Anxiety involves a person feeling disproportionate and sustained distress, worry, or fear in response to an emotional trigger. Anxiety is a normal, necessary emotion, and it can have a wide range of causes.
In the sections below, you can learn about a wide range of natural and home remedies that can help with stress and anxiety.
In 2022, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal.
To help consumers identify the fruits and vegetables that posed the greatest risk from pesticides, Consumer Reports recently analyzed seven years of data from the Department of Agriculture’s pesticide residue monitoring program.
Here are answers to some common questions:
The FDA has voted to endorse donanemab (Eli Lilly and Company), a monoclonal antibody that is designed to slow the development of early-stage Alzheimer disease.
Being a caregiver to a loved one is an incredibly rewarding experience, yet it's also a difficult one. And if your loved one has dementia, caregiving can be even more challenging. More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia, a contribution to the nation valued at nearly $350 billion.
