Valley fever is no longer just a desert problem. Driven by climate volatility and dustier conditions, the soil fungus behind this illness is moving into cool, coastal, and temperate regions, with California reporting a record year. Learn how the disease spreads, why diagnosis often lags, and what health officials recommend as fall and winter peaks approach. Awareness and early testing can make all the difference.
Recent research out of King’s College in London has found healthier legs to be associated with a healthier, younger brain. It is nothing new to say that a healthy body produces a healthy mind. However, stronger legs may significantly boost your brain’s strength, as well. The study, published in the November issue of Gerontology, examined […]
With summer temperatures rising, you might be trying a bit harder to keep your Stanley tumbler filled to the top and stay hydrated. Maybe you’re even looking to get on the new “sexy water” train and add fruit, ice, and a variety of supplements to make the intake of H20 more enjoyable. Whatever it takes […]
Although certain factors, like genetics, are out of our control, we can still do some things to extend our lifespan. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” said Dr. Gary Small, an expert in memory, brain, and aging at New Jersey’s Hackensack Meridian […]
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Riken Brain Science Institute in Japan, used light to recover the lost memories of mice, which they believe opens the door to possible applications in people with amnesia. Medical experts seem to be split between two schools of thought when it comes to amnesia. Some […]
When the body is under stress, it releases hormones that can cause blood glucose levels to rise. This could cause adverse symptoms in individuals with diabetes; however, it is possible to manage. If you feel threatened or stressed, your body reacts with the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. During this bodily response, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline […]
Over 40 and feeling bloated, low on energy, or sleeping poorly? Small daily habits can reshape your microbiome within days and help calm digestion, steady blood sugar, and support better sleep. This guide shares six simple, science-backed steps you can start this week, plus what to limit and how to begin safely. No overhaul required—just a few smart tweaks that add up.
There is a huge market for cosmetics to help clear the skin. It’s a billion-dollar industry which yields moderate success. For many years, it has been accepted that teenagers have to suffer through these years of acne and there is nothing that can be done about it. Some studies have even suggested that acne is […]
When it comes to staying healthy into your later years, not all exercises are created equal. The best workouts for longevity are the ones that support your heart, strengthen your muscles, and keep you moving with confidence. Why does this matter? Research shows that longevity is tied to three main pillars: cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, […]
We’ve all been there. Things are rumbling in your tummy, you feel big and uncomfortable, but you just can’t seem to poop. Constipation happens to the best of us, and if it happens only occasionally then there are a few quick and simple home remedies to fix the problem. If it becomes a regular problem, […]
