With life expectancy doubling over the last century, 50 is the new 30. But people nowadays don’t just want to live longer, they want to stay healthy and thrive in those later years too. Life after 40 often brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Many people start taking a more proactive, preventative approachContinue reading “Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts”
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Study: an optimistic partner is good for your health
If you’re in a relationship, your partner’s outlook can have a significant impact on how long and how well you live, according to a study by researchers at Michigan State University. Optimism is typically defined as a general expectation that good things will happen, and being hopeful or confident about the future. Looking on the brightContinue reading “Study: an optimistic partner is good for your health”
How to delay memory loss and cognitive aging
Everyone ages, but have you noticed that no two people age in the same way? Some people experience dramatic memory loss as they grow older, while others remain cognitively fit. Some experts say that diet is key, while others emphasise exercise and keeping active. Both factors have an impact on how your brain will age,Continue reading “How to delay memory loss and cognitive aging”
Loneliness: how it impacts your health and how to overcome it
Have you ever felt lonely? Nearly everyone feels lonely at some point in their life, perhaps due to a life change such as starting a new school or job, or moving to a new city. But for some people, loneliness is a way of life. For the younger generation, it may stem from a lackContinue reading “Loneliness: how it impacts your health and how to overcome it”
How to protect your memory and brain health
Whether you want to sharpen your memory or prevent cognitive decline, the following tips will help keep your brain healthy and functioning optimally: Challenge your brain. Work, read, do a crossword puzzle or solve Sudoku. Play bridge or mahjong with a group, or challenge a friend to a game of chess. If you are onContinue reading “How to protect your memory and brain health”
Sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A study published last week in the British Medical Journal has found that people who take benzodiazepines are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive cognitive impairment and memory loss. People who used benzodiazepines for 3 months or longer had up to a 51% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s comparedContinue reading “Sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs linked to Alzheimer’s disease”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 