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A growing body of research suggests that the foods we consume can significantly impact our risk of developing chronic diseases like dementia, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Recent studies have highlighted the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, emphasizing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while minimizing processed meats, sugary foods, and other ultra-processed items. These...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Dementia cases are rising every year, with the current statistics stating that there are currently 55 million afflicted individuals worldwide. However, a new study has found that around half of these cases could be prevented by simply addressing 14 dementia risk factors early on in life. Thanks to studies such as this one, we are...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Science & Technology Journalist

A new medical report details the case of a woman who started showing strange “altered behavior” and was diagnosed with dementia for five years. However, her symptoms were actually reversible. The unnamed woman, discussed in BMJ Case Reports, started exhibiting a gradual change in behavior, which was noticed by her family. As well as no longer cooking, keeping...

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

Every medication, regardless of its intended use, comes with some risks. Unfortunately, they aren’t always apparent right away. In some cases, doctors only learn about the risks of some medications after patients have already been using them for some time. Benzodiazepines and anticholinergic drugs are common classes of medications. Doctors already knew that some of...

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team