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Get a Grip on Menopause-Related Weight Gain

For women in menopause, it can suddenly seem like simply breathing can add pounds. There are diets that keep the pounds from piling on. >

Regrets? We All Have a Few

Regrets about something we have done -- and things we wish we had done -- change as we age. How we feel about our regrets changes, too. >

More Seniors Are Turning to Pot

Older adults are trying cannabis to address health issues of aging. But the evidence is still pretty thin. Here's the best way to proceed. >

"How Would You Like Your Eggs?"

The nutrients in eggs feed the brain. People who ate eggs often, including those in foods, had a much lower risk of developing dementia. >

A Serotonin-Tinnitus Connection

Stimulating neurons with serotonin also stimulates the auditory region in the brain. In mice this can lead to tinnitus-like symptoms. >

Aging Brings Unwelcome Changes to Breast Tissue

A detailed map of the cells in women's breasts reveals that as women age, breast tissue changes in ways that increase the risk of cancer. >

Fight Dementia -- Cook at Home

Planning and preparing meals engage the mind and body. Following directions, measuring and prepping ingredients keep your brain sharp. >

The MIND Diet Adds Healthy Years to the Brain

It's a combination of a Mediterranean diet and the anti-hypertensive DASH diet and can slow signs of cellular aging in the brain. >

The Small Steps that Lead to a Longer Life

Tiny changes, like adding a handful of veggies to meals or five minutes of exercise to your day, can bring years of life free from illness. >

Exercise Makes Waves in Your Brain

Exercise stimulates ripples in brain waves that are connected to learning and memory, evidence for the way fitness keeps us sharper. >

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