Have you ever heard of The Holy Fruit of the Himalayas? How about the Siberian Pineapple? Though it may come with a variety of interesting names, they all refer to the same fruit: Hippophae rhamnoides, or the sea buckthorn berry. This vibrant orange-yellow berry is not just used because it tastes good, either – it...
On October 28, Kim Kardashian appeared on Good Morning America to promote her new show All’s Fair. Robin Roberts asked about the brain aneurysm Kim had disclosed on The Kardashians. Kim confirmed getting a Prenuvo scan followed by extensive brain scans at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She told viewers to tune in to the next episode...
Illness and disease don’t exist in silos: often, one can trigger or exacerbate another. Emerging evidence is painting a clearer, more urgent picture: the global epidemic of diabetes may be one of the strongest, yet most controllable risk factors for developing dementia. Far from being two separate conditions, researchers are increasingly recognizing them as a...
Reaching the age of 100 used to be quite a rare achievement. Yet, nowadays, it seems to be a rather commonplace occurrence. Well, believe it or not, centenarians are not the fastest-growing demographic age group worldwide. Researchers in Sweden followed tens of thousands of people and analyzed routine blood tests taken years earlier. They then...
As people age, it is normal to experience small shifts in memory and processing speed. Forgetting where the keys are or occasionally misplacing glasses is part of everyday life. But when changes begin to interfere with independence, they may point to something more serious. Recognizing the signs of dementia early is important because intervention, planning,...
Across the globe, women are more likely to develop dementia, and biology provides one key reason. The story is quite complex, though, since your reproductive milestones and medical decisions tend to shape your lifelong exposure to hormones. Researchers are now carefully tracking how events like your first period, pregnancies, or surgery relate to later cognitive...
The COVID-19 pandemic began over five years ago, but it’s still fresh in everybody’s mind. People still face its after effects, like lingering symptoms from the disease. Some have yet to regain their energy levels, sense of taste and smell, memorization abilities, and overall respiratory health. Children may struggle with development and learning because of...
Some people seem to age slower than others, looking and feeling healthier than their peers. Science shows this difference often relates to biological age, which reflects how well the body’s systems are functioning. Unlike chronological age, which simply counts the years, biological age can shift depending on lifestyle. Researchers studying DNA markers, inflammation, and overall...
As Mary Poppins once said, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. But what about a spoonful of plastic and chemicals? That’s what many people are unknowingly swallowing with their softgel medications and supplements. Most of us associate vitamins with health, safety, and self-care. Yet new research is revealing that the glossy coating...
Almost all couples at a certain phase in their relationship will start to notice their sex life dwindling. In the honeymoon phase, couples often have sex multiple times daily. Over time, that frequency might drop to every few months. If you find yourself wondering whether your sex life measures up, you are not alone. Many...
Deciding whether to get Botox can feel confusing, especially when marketing claims and results don’t always match. That is why Dr. Bita Farrell’s split-face experiment is so compelling. Usually, we only see the typical before-and-after photos. However, Dr. Farrell injected only the right side of her lower face and then filmed how each side moved...
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic occurred just over 5 years ago, for many, daily life still remains in a turbulent state. The subsequent years that have followed have been met with rising costs, job insecurity, and a housing crisis. Even when lockdowns ended, businesses reopened, and society attempted to return to ‘normal’, without a plan...
