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A recent study has discovered a food linked to increased dementia risk. Presented at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July, the research pointed to processed red meat. Products like bacon and lunch meat are frequently touted…

For most people, death is depressing and terrifying. This is often because there is so much unknown about death. But one hospice/palliative care nurse finds the job inspiring. She believes that educating people about what happens before death can help …

In 2019, there were about 57 million cases of people with dementia all over the world. According to research by University College London, there will be over 153 million cases by 2050. However, individuals can remove themselves from this statistic. In …

People who live to be 100 or older, also called centenarians, have become the fastest-growing demographic group in the world. Since the 1970s, their numbers have roughly doubled every ten years, captivating the interest of researchers worldwide.1 While…

Dark circles under the eyes are commonly attributed to sleep deprivation. This is often true, especially since fatigue can make people look paler, which emphasizes the circles. However, many fully rested individuals still have periorbital hyperpigmenta…

For centuries, people have searched for ways to stay young. Sadly, aging is inevitable but some things can help slow down aging. It turns out, that while getting older plays a role, other factors are significant in maintaining good overall health. Whet…

Dementia is an increasingly common condition. It affected an estimated 57.4 million people in 2019, and experts predict that the number will rise to 152.8 million by 2050. Dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms caused by damage to the brain, the mos…

Most people don’t overthink their shower routine. They’ll scrub themselves with shampoo and body wash and “let the water clean” the rest. However, some people may be ignoring their dirtiest body parts during their regime — unless they had a grandmother…