With life expectancy increasing due to society’s medical advancements, a global shift has taken place to prioritize helping older adults age gracefully, as well as improve chronic disease prevention. This shift aims to help people live long, healthy and productive lives. A study published in Nature Medicine reveals how specific dietary patterns can promote healthy...

Sinusitis, or sinus infection, occurs when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed or swollen. Most common sinus infections are caused by viruses or bacteria, whereas fungal infections are often overlooked as a cause. When the sinuses become infected, aggravated by allergies or blocked due to structural issues, mucus builds up. This creates an environment...

The debate over when the best (or correct) time to shower, either morning or evening, is more controversial than one would assume. For some, a morning shower is an essential wake-up ritual, acting as a regulator of the individual’s circadian rhythm. Others, who shower at night swear by the relaxation of an evening cleanse to...

Dementia, a progressive neurological condition which causes cognitive decline is one of the major causes of death around the world. As individuals age, the risk of developing dementia increases. Researchers estimate that dementia rates will increase drastically, doubling by 2060. Dementia rates rising are driven by demographic trends and lack of access to dementia-preventative resources....

While social media trends are infamous for being nothing more than fads, quickly fading into obscurity, indoor gardening has endured and surged with popularity, especially during the pandemic. Indoor gardening has continued to thrive among Millennials and Gen Z. Research has discovered that houseplants offer a host of scientifically supported benefits for mental and physical...

Lowering dementia risk gets more important after you turn 50. In fact, over 55 million people now live with dementia worldwide. Millions of new cases appear each year. Therefore, taking steps to prevent it is key. Importantly, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Rather, you can make changes to your life that may lower your risk. The good news is that we know...

Honey has long been one of society’s most coveted products. It is delicious, adding a natural touch of sweetness to whatever dish you add it to. The best part about honey, though? It’s actually really good for many aspects of your health. The most coveted of these are the benefits of honey for the health...

Almost 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association report. This illness is known by its symptoms such as memory loss, poor thinking skills, and behavorial changes. One of the main risk factors is age, an inevitable for everyone on Earth. Despite being such a prevalent disease, researchers have...

A household herb, rosemary, contains a potent compound that may combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. A new study by The Scripps Research Institute highlights a treatment derived from rosemary and sage. This development offers hope for Alzheimer’s patients. The institute engineered carnosic acid, a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, into a stable derivative. The derivative...

How often do you pee every day? Perhaps this is something you’ve never actually paid attention to. If you are someone who finds themselves often making a trip to the bathroom, you may have asked yourself how often is considered normal? The reality is that how many times you go pee throughout the day is...

In recent research, particularly a study published in Science Advances, has identified seven genes responsible for brain aging and 13 drugs that target those genes and potentially could aid in slowing brain aging processes. Slowing brain aging has come out as a powerful strategy to help in the defense against neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive decline and...

If there’s one vitamin that people don’t talk about enough, it’s vitamin K. When they do talk about it, they are often referring to vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone. Though K1 has plenty of benefits and is important to understand, its lesser-known cousin, Vitamin K2, or menaquinone, is equally as important. What for, exactly?...