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As you are probably well aware of, cancer can impact or spread to large swaths of your body. The brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, colon and stomach are all vulnerable to the ravages of this chronic and incurable disease. In addition, ...

It may seem that allergies are a fairly simple topic – in short, the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, causing various health issues. However, there are probably a few facts related to allergies that you were likely not aware ...

There’s a good chance that you’ve heard someone blame their arthritis pain on the winter cold. At first glance, this might sound like a credible complaint. But is this common accusation actually accurate? According to a 2017 report, the answer ...

There are a number of factors that can determine your personal risk of stroke. For example, conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes can easily make stroke much more likely. Likewise, women and older adults face a elevated threat ...

It’s important for drivers of all ages to exercise caution on the road. However, being conscientious about driving is especially important for seniors; studies have found that the rate of car accidents for adults begins to rise after age 65. ...

It’s a well known fact that many people fail to get a sufficient amount of sleep. The possible consequences of sleep deprivation are numerous; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that insufficient sleep has been associated with ...

When it comes to the quality of life for older adults, past studies have examined factors such as social activity and diet. Two recent reports have examined another potential (and also overlooked) happiness barometer for seniors ‒ sexual activity. Measuring ...

Medical researchers spend much time and effort studying physical threats to the body’s health. Given the pervasiveness of problems like heart disease and cancer, this is certainly a worthwhile undertaking. Mental problems, however, also affect millions of Americans each and ...

Americans are well aware of the threat posed by heart-related health problems. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that heart disease claims 600,000 lives every year. This figure is made even more sobering by the ...

When reading the other articles in this issue, you’ve no doubt come across several different kinds of meditation. Listed below are some succinct descriptions for some these meditative practices: Mindfulness Meditation  Mindfulness meditation emphasizes being cognizant of one’s surroundings. Furthermore, ...