What causes Alzheimer’s? Why does it strike one person and not another? If you ask your doctor, you’ll probably learn that he’s not really sure, but that it’s genetic and that there are risk factors. But fortunately some of the risk factors associated with dementia are within your control — things like how much alcohol…

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For many years, Parkinson’s was a disease that everyone knew of… but few knew much about. Why it would strike one person and not another was a mystery. Why certain people suffered more extreme symptoms than others was an unknown. We watched the progression of the disease play out in well-known figures. Robin Williams’ suicide…

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A couple of years ago, I finally admitted I had a problem. You see, I had been ignoring a big issue… in fact, it might be more accurate to say that I was hiding from it. It was embarrassing, so it wasn’t something I wanted to think about… much less talk about… but it was…

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You’re working hard… getting less sleep than you should… stressed… Before you know it, you’re sick! If you’re not careful, it could be the flu that strikes. Flu season is ramping up now and usually peaks between December and February. But cold, flu, stomach virus — it doesn’t really matter which bug — they’re all…

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Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. In fact, there are almost 800,000 heart attacks in our country each and every year. You could be next — especially if you’re at high risk for heart disease. But how do you know what your risk level is so that you can take…

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There are many benefits to adding seeds and nuts to your diet, but chia seeds may lead the pack. In fact, they are among the healthiest foods on the planet. These tiny seeds are packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fats and numerous vitamins and minerals to help boost your body and brain. Here are the…

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A good friend of mine lived with unexplained symptoms for years. She was exhausted and cold all the time. She had gained over 20 pounds with no changes to her diet or exercise levels. Her joints hurt and were stiff and hard to move. To top it off, she felt anxious and depressed on a…

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I went to visit my uncle the other day. His wife passed away almost a year ago now, and I try to get over and check in on him as often as possible. But over the past few months, I’ve noticed something that’s got me worried. While he used to be very active, my uncle…

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As a man gets older, he might go from muscular and fit to a little more saggy around the middle. A once virile man might see his libido lacking. Health problems like diabetes and prostate issues may have crept up, seemingly overnight. While many people, including doctors, may write these changes off as natural signs…

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Did you know heart failure is a disease that is skyrocketing in the U.S.? It’s a fact: The number of people suffering from heart failure is expected to rise by 46 percent over the next 12 years alone. And the truly frightening thing is that 50 percent of those people will die in the first…

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