As we age, we try to keep up with upcoming doctor appointments, take our medications on time, and eat healthy. But with age comes many changes to your body, and that includes changes to your heart. Aging can cause changes in both your heart and blood vessels, and...
You’ve heard it time and again: physical activity and exercise are good for you, and you should aim to make them part of your routine. There are countless studies that prove the important health benefits associated with exercise, and it becomes more important as we...
Source: AARP by Betsy Agnvall Taking steps to strengthen your heart yields a bonus—you’ll be protecting your brain as well. It turns out that heart and brain health are inexorably linked, according to a new Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) report on brain health...
By Philip J. Fracica, M.D. Bothwell Chief Medical Officer How stroke-aware are you? It’s important to know the warning signs of stroke and to respond quickly. But it’s just as important to know ways you can decrease your own or a loved one’s risk of stroke. According...
Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Research Shows By ALICE PARK For more, visit TIME Health. Margaret Daffodil Graham tries to live a healthy life, particularly since she has a health issue that requires constant attention. Like more than...
