Aging Wellness

5 min read Health

You’ve probably seen purple dead-nettle growing at one time or another, even if you didn’t realize it. This common plant that’s native to Europe and Asia, can now be found throughout North America too, and it’s very widespread. If you start paying more attention to the plants around you the next time you go for...

7 min read Food and Drink

Cabbage is a member of the Brassica genus of plants. The less-formal name for this group is cruciferous vegetables. Other members of this family include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, collard, mustard, radish, rutabagas, and turnips. These vegetables are well-known for their health benefits [1]. Have you ever tried cabbage juice? You can eat cabbage...

2 min read Health

That time of year is coming, and the bugs are biting! As summer arrives and you venture outside for more adventurous activities, you will become a snack for mosquitoes and other equally annoying bugs.   My kids and I seem to be mosquito magnets, so getting relief from bites is a must for us. Using the power...

5 min read Health

A study from Columbia University showed that air pollution weakened bone density in postmenopausal women. The risk of osteoporosis, a chronic condition where bones become more brittle, increases with age. But it’s especially common for women after menopause. So the study authors examined data covering over nine thousand women in this age bracket. The researchers...

6 min read Health

Dementia, a progressive and debilitating brain disorder, affects millions of people worldwide. While age and genetics are known risk factors, a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) suggests that certain personality traits may also play a role in predicting dementia. Published in the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, the study explores...

4 min read Health

Dementia is a degenerative brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form of dementia. While memory loss is often the most well-known symptom of dementia, there are other subtle signs that can manifest in the early stages of the disease. These signs may go unnoticed at first,...

4 min read Health

You know that feeling when you blow your nose and whatever’s stuck in there just isn’t coming out? Yup, not a comfortable one. When blowing fails to solve your problem, you start picking only to find a small bump that just won’t budge. It’s frightening to discover a growth somewhere in or on your body...