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Diet May Improve Brain Health in Older Adults with Obesity
Did you know that older individuals who have obesity and problems with their metabolism can improve their brain health by eating a healthy diet. Current scientific findings suggest the development of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is linked to insulin resistance, a metabolic condition characterized by the inability of the body’s cells to remove…
Read MoreHow Revolutionary Brain Implants Are Beginning to Restore Abilities and Combat Disease
Can you imagine a brain chip that is capable of decoding thoughts and intentions in ways that could help a person speak or move again, years after losing these skills to a devastating illness or injury? While this may sound impossible, AARP has share a piece about researchers that are developing therapies that rely on…
Read More10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Safe Deposit Boxes
What do you know about safety deposit boxes? There are approximately 20 million safe deposit boxes in the U.S., according to Safe Deposit Specialists, a financial consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. But it’s important to know how safe they are and what is and is not insured. Here’s an informative piece from AARP that…
Read More5 Medications That Interact With the Flu Shot
Did you know that when you get the fly vaccine, some of the medications you take can impact its effectiveness? It is important to share what medications or treatments you are getting with your physician and pharmacist, so they can help you weigh the risk of delaying treatment with medication that could hamper your immune…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Blood Thinners
Blood clots form when components of the blood clump together. This kind of blood clot in the legs, also known as a deep vein thrombosis, can be a medical emergency. They can travel to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal complication Clots can form in other locations, as well, and if…
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