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07/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Baby Boomers are partying too much: Heavy drinking is causing serious illness across the age group

Baby boomers seem to be spending their nights drinking, data from Public Health England suggest. This conclusion, while initially funny at first glance, is highlighting a very serious and growing problem facing adults today who are older than 55 years old. Official figures have just concluded that elderly people now comprise a large portion of […]

05/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Add 7 disability-free years to your life by simply practicing healthy lifestyle habits

It looks like its time to get up from the couch, turn off the TV, and put on your running shoes. Aside from making you fit and strong, a study has confirmed that living a healthy lifestyle can also help add seven disability-free years to your life. The results of the research, which was published […]

04/27/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Do YOUR lifestyle habits put you at risk? Fewer than half of Americans are aware of what they can do to prevent cancer

Are you under the impression that you have little control over whether you develop cancer one day? Do you believe that who does and does not get cancer is a matter of genetic roulette? If so, you would certainly not be alone. A survey by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) found that fewer […]

04/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

When weighing all the factors, experts say leading a healthy lifestyle is your best bet against cancer

Various studies have already tried to determine the most effective ways to prevent cancer. However, since a lot of factors that determine cancer risk, such as age and genetic predisposition, can’t be controlled, experts suggest studying one’s “family’s medical history and trying to live a healthy lifestyle.” Cancer-prevention through healthy habits Maria Baker, professor of medicine […]

04/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Six easy daily habits that will reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by half

People of all ages dread getting a diagnosis proclaiming that they may have cancer. But did you know that while colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., it’s also one of the most preventable? According to experts at the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR), Americans can prevent colorectal cancer by changing […]

03/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The single biggest preventable risk factor for developing dementia is overuse of alcohol, according to major new study

A major Canadian observational study identified alcohol use disorders as the biggest risk factor for the onset of dementia. It’s also the most preventable factor, so people wary of early-onset dementia can avoid it by controlling their alcohol intake, reported a ScienceDaily article. Implemented by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and published […]

02/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A little wine each day may help remove waste from the brain, improving cognitive health, research finds

Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research suggests a couple of glasses of good wine can drive dementia away, as reported in a Daily Mail article. According to a recently-concluded study of a research team from the University of Rochester (UR), mice who received the equivalent of 2 1/2 glasses of wine […]

12/03/2017 / By Rita Winters

Alcohol and brain health: Study finds moderate drinking on a regular basis promotes longevity and cognitive function

Everyone goes through life by the natural process of aging, but some people age healthier than others. Cognitive impairment is one of the age-related problems that aging people fear, aside from chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Diseases aside, a recent study shows that older adults who moderately consume alcoholic beverages on a […]

11/25/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Generational lifestyles: New research shows parents’ lifestyles determine children’s health – even as adults

It looks like our parents influence more than the color of our eyes or other features. According to a study, our parents’ lifestyles can affect our health as adults. While we can’t control if our parents smoke or eat healthily, these factors can significantly affect “our own lifestyles and health, even into adulthood.” Sandy Tubeuf, […]

11/22/2017 / By Rita Winters

Alcoholism on the rise in the elderly: Give your time and company this season, not booze

Instead of giving an expensive bottle of wine to grandpa this Christmas, why not give him your time? It’s far more valuable, and your company will surely make him happier. Calling Time, a study on the discrimination in alcohol policies and practices, reports that alcohol drinking among pensioners is on the rise. The study reports […]

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