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You strive to eat healthy and hit the gym when you can — or at least sneak out for a daily walkwith the dog. But are you getting all the nutrients your body needs to function at its best? If you’re over 50, there’s a good chance you’re not. “In general, as we get older our ability to absorb many nutrients — vitamins and minerals […]

Spring is in full swing, and unfortunately, so is allergy season, thanks to the bounty of budding trees and blooming bushes. If you think you’re immune to the sneezing and itching that go hand-in-hand with seasonal allergies, think again, says Neeta Ogden, M.D., an allergist and spokesperson for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “With warmer climates and longer seasons, seasonal allergies, like pollen allergy, are occurring in adults who […]

Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors may: • Ask the person experiencing symptoms, as well as a family member or friend, questions about overall health, use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and changes in behavior and personality. • Conduct […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.  Find answers to 8 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease:  1. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and […]