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Recent research suggests that excess use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory. Since using the ...

Forty years is plenty of time for us to get stuck in our ways. So after turning four decades old, what should we do? I recommend that those in their 40s really take a hard look at their lives – ...

Elderberries have long been used in folk medicine and even today are sold as “immune boosters.” So far, the evidence for their effectiveness is limited, but there are some recognized benefits of this ...

Everyone loves a good massage but not always the price that comes with it. After a tough workout or while rehabilitating injuries, nothing is better than that “hurts so good” feeling. Although not as ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. Their pilot study found that self-reported positive mood nearly doubled among the health care workers ...

This earlier detection by the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test) is critical to effective treatment, especially as new therapeutics for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are being ...

Flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it’s a real condition that can have dangerous outcomes if not detected and treated early. Below, ...

It can be very difficult for someone with diabetes to maintain a stable blood sugar level. What you eat, activity level, medication, illness, stress and even fluid intake can play a key role in ...

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Everyone knows you’re supposed to wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them, but how important is it really? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says washing your produce under ...

As a physician, I know that there are some aspects of an individual’s health and well-being that can’t be controlled by health care alone. Scientific evidence shows that significant disparities in ...