Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressureyou might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain! Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, conducted a study
Looking for a sweet treatment for your cuts and scrapes? In her book Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies, Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends the use of sugar to help heal your minor wounds. The sugar granules are natural antibacterial agents and can help speed up the healing process. So reach for a
If you are taking supplements like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), vitamin E and beta-carotene for dry skinhere are some simple dietary suggestions to improve your scaly arms and legs: Reduce your fat intake by about 25 percent Eat fish three times a week and Limit red meat to no more than twice weekly If you plan
Do you fear a painful bone break an accident? Many Americans do. But according to a new study reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, exercise programs that include balance training can help reduce your risk of experiencing a painful slip and fall accident. Researchers developed an Inter-Professional Falls Prevention Program (IFPP), to
Women know the healthy benefits of folic acid, but men did you know it was good for you, too? Folic acid and vitamin B have long been prescribed for expectant and nursing mothers to ward off the possibility of serious birth defects, but their amazing abilities dont end there. Folic acid and vitamin Bcoupled with
Your liver is an important filter that helps cleanse toxins from your body. And according to Sandra Cabot, author of The Healthy Liver and Bowel, your liver is a workhorse that uses bile to transport fat out of your body through the small intestines. If youre not getting enough of the proper nutrients to help
A great source of lean protein is soybeans. Natural sources can be found in soymilk, edamameor baby soybean podsand organic tofu. Another popular soy product is tempeh, or fermented soybeans prepared in a cake form. Tempeh can be a great substitute in meat dishes because of its firm texture and strong flavor. Plus, its loaded
Rebound headaches caused by the overuse of pain medications are a global problem that deserves serious research and treatment strategies, Mayo Clinic researchers said. Commonly called medication overuse headaches (MOH), these drug-induced headaches occur daily or nearly every day. They typically develop over time when youve built up a tolerance to your favorite painkillers. According
Your muscles not only help you stay active, but believe it or notthey also help you digest food. So dont let a loss of muscle mass contribute to poor quality of life loss of balance and strength or your inability to recover from illness. According to the American Dietetic Association, working these five powerful foods