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Omega-3s Boost Longevity

Stress brings cellular aging that shows up in the tips of chromosomes. Omega-3 fatty acids, even in supplements, can prevent this damage. >

New Alzheimer’s Drug Takes Out the Brain’s Trash

Promising new findings in mice shed light on a new approach to beating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. >

Grownups Need Lullabies, Too

Sleep problems are common among seniors. Listening to certain types of music before bedtime can make for a more restful night. >

Creeping Inactivity? Hypertension Lurks

Work and the arrival of kids can make it hard to stay active, but continuing to exercise has a big impact on the likelihood of hypertension. >

Polypharmacy Deepens Seniors' Mental Confusion

Too many seniors with dementia are prescribed a mix of drugs to calm anxiety and ease depression and pain, leaving them more confused. >

Alzheimer's: Insulin Resistance of the Brain

Plaques in the brain, a signature of Alzheimer's, appear related to metabolic problems involving glucose. Blame the commercial food chain. >

Walk, Don't Saunter

Walking together makes couples healthier and happier. To get the biggest health boost, however, keep up the pace -- and don't hold hands. >

Are You Vegetarian or Pastatarian?

Avoiding meat can be a good idea; but something else matters more, and it may spell trouble for certain kinds of plant-based diets. >

Vegans' Soft Spot

Vegans do better on most measures of health - cholesterol, blood sugar, weight - but bone density is not one of them. Some recommendations. >

Healthy Skepticism: Be a Better Consumer of Health Information

Have you heard the news about vitamin B17? A study explores the things to look for when evaluating health -- or any kind of -- information. >

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