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While these conditions affect a small… See more This Diet Can Help Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 17, 2025 While many of the medical elements of Alzheimer’s disease remain a mystery for researchers, it’s increasingly obvious that lifestyle choices heavily influence our risk for this debilitating disease. With that in mind, researchers from Rush University Medical Center developed the MIND diet in… See more Foods That Are Okay to Eat Despite What You've Heard July 16, 2025 Over the years, red meat, salt, eggs, bread, potatoes, peanut butter, coffee and dairy have all been on the ‘don’t eat’ list when it comes to a healthy diet. But has science got it wrong? The answer is yes … and no. Research is increasingly pointing to the benefits of these and other ‘unhealthy’… See more Is Red Meat Really That Bad for You? July 16, 2025 Red meat has consistently had a bad rap. Research has shown high consumption can lead to heart disease and some cancers. But that’s the issue: a typical American diet includes too much red meat. Lean red meat eaten in moderation and cooked healthily can have a place on your plate,… See more The Health Benefits of 10 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods July 16, 2025 Have you ever stopped in the grocery aisle to contemplate whether something you were about to buy was healthy? A lot of the foods we love have gotten bad raps over the years from research. They may contain ingredients that contribute to chronic conditions from diabetes to dementia to heart disease… See more Is Billy Joel’s Brain Disorder the Same as Dementia? By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 16, 2025 Legendary musician Billy Joel recently cancelled his current tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is also known as water on the brain. This rare condition can develop if the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked. CSF helps absorb shock, protecting… See more The Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D is Essential for Your Health By Dr. Andrea Klemes June 24, 2025 When it comes to keeping our bodies functioning, Vitamin D plays a starring role. Often called the "sunshine vitamin," it's one of the 13 essential vitamins our bodies need for growth and maintenance. Yet, despite its importance, more than 40 percent of American adults don't get enough of it. Here’… See more A Banana a Day: New Study Suggests Potassium Helps Lower Blood Pressure By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 19, 2025 Can eating potassium-rich foods like bananas help keep hypertension in check? According to a new study, eating a diet rich in potassium seems to counteract the effect of foods with too much salt on blood pressure. Almost 50 percent of American adults have high blood pressure. Hypertension is… See more Regular Napping Is Linked to Higher Blood Pressure By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 18, 2025 American adults love napping. In fact, 80.7 percent of U.S. adults reported napping at least 10 minutes in the past three months, according to a survey conducted by the Sleep Foundation. Results from the same survey also showed that 30.5 percent of Americans nap more than twice a week. While… See more 4 Tips to Limit Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Heart Disease By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 16, 2025 Many household and personal care products list the chemical compounds phthalates among their ingredients. Phthalates are often referred to as “everywhere chemicals,” because they’re commonly used and continuously leach into the environment. 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