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Alcohol and Brain Health: Rethinking the Benefits Buy Joseph KeonFor years, many of us have heard the claim that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol might help protect against heart disease and even add years to our lives. This message has been promoted by health experts, studies, and even government recommendations. But as time goes on, […]

A concussion occurs due to a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head, causing the brain to shift inside the skull. This movement can result in symptoms such as headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, and sluggishness, and in some cases, a loss of consciousness. Collectively, these symptoms are known as Post-Concussion Syndrome. Symptoms

Scientists have shown a pathological link between chronic inflammation and heart disease, cancer and even depression. Now, several large studies have shown an association between chronic inflammation and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute, short-term inflammation is a normal, healthy process within the body that

There is no shortage of advertisements on the Internet promoting supplements that are purported to improve memory. It’s now a $3 billion market. All too often, the claims made for these supplements are unsubstantiated, and the maker of at least one product has been accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of false and deceptive

Each of us has more influence over our long-term cognitive health than previously understood. Making healthy lifestyle choices now can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia later—and the more good choices you make, the more that risk decreases. Get started with these seven steps. 1. Treat High Blood Pressure – Nearly one in

Alzheimer’s. It’s not surprising that we hear and read more about the disease today than ever before, because dementia now affects 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and older. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s has made some of us hypervigilant about changes in our own cognitive health. Struggling to recall a person’s name, forgetting an appointment,

When most people hear the word chlamydia, they are likely to think of the sexually transmitted disease caused by chlamydia trachomatis. But two other species of chlamydia bacteria are pathogenic to humans: C. psittaci and C. pneumoniae. Chlamydia pneumoniae (CPn) is a respiratory tract pathogen that causes pneumonia and can be transmitted from person to

Many Americans are drawn to the growing business of direct-to-consumer genetic-testing. One of the more popular services, 23andMe, reports more than 12 million Americans have so far purchased their testing kits. By either swabbing the inside of one’s mouth or providing a saliva sample, users can learn about their ancestry or discover traits related to

Everyday choices you make now could irreversibly diminish your hearing and place you at elevated risk of ultimately developing dementia. If you think you’re too young to be concerned about your hearing, think again. I grew up riding mini-bikes and go-carts. In my teens, I used a chain saw and a lawnmower on landscaping jobs.