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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the United States regularly feel tired or exhausted. But there’s often a simple solution. “Your energy level during the day could be related to many things, including sleep, fitness and food,” says Deirdre Conroy, clinical…

Heath Haug served for 22 years in the Army, Marine Corps and National Guard, followed by two decades as a cop. “I beat my body up,” he says. “My back, feet, my knee. It takes a toll.” But Haug, 54, of Christiansburg, Virginia, has found relief through the Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care System’s (VAHCS)…

Hearing loss is a common problem caused by loud noise, aging, disease, and genetic variations. About one-third of older adults have hearing loss, and the chance of developing hearing loss increases with age. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a…

Having a stroke is just as serious as having a heart attack. So, it’s important to know the signs of stroke and act quickly if you suspect you or someone you know is having one. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of serious…

The creation of false memories can be concerning but is often unintentional. Memory is a funny thing. We all get details wrong from time to time, misremember or simply have gaps in recall. You may remember eating in a nice Italian restaurant before seeing My Fair Lady but really you ate at that restaurant before…