A new scorecard developed by researchers could encourage you to pare down risks for dementia and stroke. Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost

While there's currently no treatment that can prevent or cure dementia, researchers have identified some factors that may help protect you from cognitive decline. Exercise Exercise offers an impressive array of health benefits. Not only

If your heart stops beating and you stop breathing, the first step in emergency care is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)—a combination of chest compressions, artificial respiration, and defibrillation to shock the heart back into a steady

One of our most important senses, hearing connects us to other people and the world around us. The loss of hearing can make some situations frustrating, or even lead to isolation and withdrawal from many

Because high blood pressure rarely has any warning signs, you might easily be unaware you have it, at least until trouble strikes. That's why it's important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. Whether you

For years, fat was a dirty word in the dietary world. After World War II, large studies established links between saturated fat and heart disease. Most dietary experts advised people to reduce their fat intake,

A new study discovers ways to reduce your chances of developing dementia before you are 65. Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age

Diverticulosis is a very common colon condition in which small pouches form on the colon wall. Most people who have diverticulosis have no symptoms, However, sometimes one of the pouches gets inflamed, usually due to

Pressure sores can be disastrous. They are highly associated with immobility. In my last post I discussed what causes a pressure sore and what it looks like. This post is about prevention of pressure

If you have an overactive bladder, you likely experience a sudden urge to urinate, even when your bladder isn't full. Also known as urge incontinence, this feeling can be a nuisance. But when the urge