An increasing amount of evidence suggests that a healthy lifestyle is linked to better thinking skills later in life. But few studies have looked at healthy lifestyle effects on memory in particular, and none have considered the effects on memory in people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Now a study from China offers insight. The study, published online Jan. 25, 2023, by BMJ, involved more than 29,000 people without dementia (average age 72). Participants initially underwent cognitive testing as well as genetic testing for genes known to raise risk for Alzheimer’s, and reported how well they stuck to…
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Couple killed at Texas mall shooting along with 3-year-old son met in Boston, had ‘perfect synergy’
DALLAS (AP) — Kyu Cho had a generous spirit and joyful belly laugh that delighted his friends. His wife, Cindy Cho, was quieter, described by those who knew her as sweet and kind. Together, the parents of two young sons complement each other perfectly, strong in their faith and devoted to family and friends.
‘We are deeply saddened’: Victim of Texas mass shooting identified as a UMass Amherst graduate
“That’s what I keep hearing in my head when I think of them: Just Kyu laughing so deeply and Cindy just kind of shaking her head and laughing along,” said their…
How This Entrepreneur Balances Work and Healthy Living
With the rise of the gig economy, major technological advancements, and more people starting their own businesses or working as freelancers than ever before, it’s safe to say that we’re living in the age of the entrepreneur. But many running scalable businesses need help to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What is the best way to strike a balance? Planning and preparing, and this goes beyond the usual end-of-week check-in—from organizing your errands around a workout or class to optimize your schedule to prepping your weekly meals in advance.
For the busy bodies of…
11 Tips for Better Digestive Health
5. Incorporate probiotics — and prebiotics — into your diet. Probiotics are the same kind of healthy bacteria and yeasts naturally present in your digestive tract. “They help keep the body healthy by combating the effects of a poor diet, antibiotics and stress,” says Adams. In addition, probiotics can enhance nutrient absorption, may help break down lactose, strengthen your immune system, and possibly even help treat IBS, notes Harvard Health Publishing. Adams recommends that people eat good sources of probiotics, such as low-fat yogurt or kefir, on a daily basis.
In addition to probiotics, prebiotics can help your digestion as…
FGCU institute to promote positive aging
Positive or healthy aging is achievable by everyone as we work to make better choices in the near term to improve our lives in the long term. Positive aging is adopting a constructive view of aging as a healthy, regular part of life.
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A Yale University study looked at the long-term health consequences of ageism on seniors. Researchers determined age discrimination can potentially shorten seniors’ lives. Among the study group, seniors with more positive views about the aging process lived 7.5 years longer than people who perceived aging negatively. Additional studies indicated positive thinking could result in an…
Heart Failure Recovery Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today
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Lliving a full and healthy life with heart failure is possible. With simple lifestyle changes, the power to live a heart-healthy life is in your hands.
About 6.2 million adults in the United States live with heart failure, according to the CDC. It may develop as a result of a range of heart conditions that impact the heart’s ability to pump sufficient blood and oxygen throughout the body.
How to live a heart-healthy lifestyle
Before we dive into lifestyle changes, it’s important to know some of the risk factors of heart failure.
Smoking tobacco, excessive alcohol…
17 Healthy Foods Registered Dietitians Swear By
Wondering what a nutritionist buys at the grocery store? We were curious too.
So we asked two registered dietitians — Maya Feller and Dr. Kellyann Petrucci — to share the healthy staples that are always on their grocery list.
1. Eggs
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“If I could eat one food every day for the rest of my life, it would be eggs. Hard-boiled, fried, scrambled, poached, rolled into an omelette, or baked in a frittata, the eggs just can’t be beat,” says Dr. Kellyann. “I love these little nutrition bombs because they’re one of the world’s best and least-expensive sources of…
5 Easy Habits for a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle
Everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. However, juggling work, family, and responsibilities can make it hard to achieve that goal. In trying to do the best in every aspect of our lives, we end up sacrificing our health, whether mentally or physically, and sometimes we do it for things that are not really necessary. With the fast pace of life, our habits are becoming worse as time passes by; and in our minds, it seems like the road to being healthy is full of obstacles and challenges.
The start of a healthier lifestyle doesn’t require much…