Health & Wellness

Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia


Controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia and Alzheimer's.

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Exercise Now, Reap Benefits Later


Physical activity in middle age appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of age-related conditions.

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The Best Sugar Alternatives


Added sugars come in many forms, from raw sugar to the chemically produced acesulfame. These sugars are not all created equal.

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My Bunco group is looking for a fun way to avoid the stiffness that seems to settle in while we're play cards. Any ideas?

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There’s a new game out from Nintendo that you’ll want to check out. It’s called Wii Fit. Wii Fit will have you off the couch as you pretend to ... Read More...

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Older May Indeed Be Wiser

Posted February 1, 2010 12:14 PM
Canadian researchers suggest older brains may be better at decision-making and that older may indeed mean wiser. Read more...

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The Experts Talk About Stress

Posted February 1, 2010 11:57 AM
Jim Calhoun, 67, has taken a leave of absence as UConn men's basketball coach for undisclosed medical reasons and sources say the issue is stress-related. Can the stress of a job become too much, even for a man who seemingly thrives on the competitive nature of coaching? Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Cholesterol and Lifestyle

Started by MikeSmith on July 29, 2008 10:39 PM

I understand that I should cut back on cholesterol-heavy foods. But are there any good cholesterol foods that I can eat to balance out my "bad" cholesterol cravings? Can I just cut out some and still enjoy others?

How do you guys make it work?

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