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Everyone loves their pets and tries to do what is in their best interest. So it is no surprise the topic of when to spay or neuter your dog has been trending since the publication of the new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science from the University of California-Davis (UC Davis) went live. This study …
As we grow older, our immune systems also grow weaker. Our bone density reduces, and our risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure rises, among other health issues. The demand for diet in older people fluctuates with age, the same way, the nutritional requirements for the elderly increases. There are many variables …
When treated with a novel protein function inhibitor called ESI1, mice that mimic the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and lab-prepared human brain cells both demonstrated the ability to regenerate vital myelin coatings that protect healthy axon function. This breakthrough, published May 2, 2024, in Cell, appears to overcome difficulties that have long frustrated previous …
Healthy vision is essential for interacting with the world. Without it, kids face slowed development, adults can encounter employment and mental health difficulties, and seniors become more vulnerable to social isolation, accidents, and injuries. Despite this, plenty of people continue to neglect their eye health. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.2 billion …
Feeling sleepy can make you feel older than you are, and feeling you is not just a matter of perception, it is related to objective health outcomes. Studies have shown that feeling younger than your age is associated with living a longer and healthier life, there is even evidence that suggests that subjective age can …
Investing in your health becomes even more important as you age. People are at a greater risk of certain ailments as they get older, from diabetes to high blood pressure. To minimize the risk and ensure you can live your healthiest, happiest life, it’s important to take care of yourself. Here are some practical and …
Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror when you are frazzled and think you look older, then asked a friend “Is it just me, or do I look older?” It’s not just you, even young people look and feel older when they are stressed, according to a recent study published in …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers …
From the minute we are born, we are aging, in fact, the process really begins at conception. Some people appear to be affected more than others, and some people look like they barely age, but we are all aging every day. Some people are doing everything they can to fight the process of aging, and …
What age do you remember being happiest? Are you the happiest now, was it when you were little, perhaps in your teens, maybe when you turned 21, or did your 40th year set the bar to an all-time high? At what age people are the happiness has been studied extensively over the decades, and the …