• Drugs which may be linked to memory decline

    Some drugs may be associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published online April 18, 2016, by JAMA Neurology. Which drugs are they? Drugs that help with sleep, allergies, diarrhea, motion sickness, and heartburn, as well as conditions like high blood pressure, depression, urinary incontinence, and irritable bowel syndrome. (The most common ingredients on the label…

  • 5 of the best exercises you can ever do

    No matter your age or fitness level, these activities can help you get in shape and lower your risk for disease: 1. Swimming 2. Tai chi 3. Strength training 4. Walking 5. Kegel exercises  Tai chi helps the flow of Qi by doing active movements, Acupuncture helps the flow of Qi by receiving easy passive…

  • 6 ways to ease neck pain

    Stress, poor sleep, and physical ailments over time can lead to a pain in the neck. The following six tips can help you take care of your neck: Don’t stay in one position for too long. Make some ergonomic adjustments. If you wear glasses, keep your prescription up to date. Don’t use too many pillows.…

  • Another way to think about dementia

    While Alzheimer’s disease continues to be the most recognized type of dementia, older men should also be mindful about the second most common: vascular dementia. In vascular dementia, memory problems result from damage to large and small blood vessels in the brain. It develops when cholesterol-clogged blood vessels can’t deliver enough oxygen to the brain.…

  • 7 ways to get heartburn relief

    Maybe you’ve just eaten, or finished a meal an hour or so ago — and now your stomach just doesn’t “feel right.” You feel bloated and uncomfortable. Or maybe it’s more of a burning sensation. Maybe you feel queasy, or even throw up. You might say you have an “upset stomach” or indigestion. If there…