Summer Skincare Safety from Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans, the scientific name of Poison Ivy. Not a plant you want to risk touching. A dear friend recently shared with me that, last week, when doing yard work, even while wearing long pants and sneakers, she somehow made contact with poison ivy. Two days passed and what she initially thought was a mosquito

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Alzheimer’s expert offers healthy eating tips to reduce your risk

If you’re ready to declare war on Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Richard Isaacson knows the weapons you need. Arm yourself with a stalk of broccoli. Or a tasty nicoise salad. Or a glass of grape juice. How much can these healthy dietary choices protect you from Alzheimer’s? Here’s an example: Recent studies have shown people who

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New device helping people who suffer from sleep apnea

Technology is bringing relief to people who suffer from sleep apnea. Instead of a big, loud, clunky mask, a small implant in the chest is helping patients get a better night’s sleep. Joe Truglio tried everything to cure his sleep apnea. “I was stopping breathing 30 times an hour, now I don’t at all,”

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Exercise may boost brain power in adults over 50, study says

Exercise is key. According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular exercise may boost brain power in adults over age 50. The study shows 45 to 60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio, weight lifting, or a combination of the two per week showed improved memory, alertness, and ability to focus on goals. In

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