Every year, 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s — a nervous system disease that makes things we usually take for granted like washing dishes, using a fork and even talking extremely difficult. Thankfully, new research has uncovered some powerful — yet simple — preventive strategies. Take vitamin D and fish oil. Taking 3,000 IU of…

Is a hormone malfunction making you tired? If you’re constantly battling exhaustion and experience two or more of the following symptoms, you may have too much leptin: Brain fog Trouble sleeping Energy flux Weight gain/difficulty losing weight Constant hunger Anxiety Mood swings Morning grogginess High blood pressure “Virtually all women have some degree of leptin…

Sure, a glass of your favorite red might help clear your mind after a stressful day, but it turns out that the benefits of wine on your noggin are more long-term than we’d previously thought. In fact, moderate wine drinkers might actually have a lower risk for dementia than those who completely abstain from vino…

As more research comes out about the benefits of unsweetened cocoa powder, we wouldn’t be surprised if you boost the stock in your pantry. Just one tablespoon of this powerhouse nutrient provides an ample amount of magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium, along with smaller amounts of calcium and iron. It even contains a significant amount of…

Caregiver burnout is a very real issue for members of the “sandwich generation,” a nickname describing those responsible for bringing up their own children while caring for their aging, sometimes ill, parents at the same time. Typically in their late 30s through 50s and even 60s, sandwich generation members are no strangers to stress, guilt,…

Isn’t it nice when the answer to one of life’s problems involves a yummy snack? For those who struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, reaching for a handful of pistachios before bed just might be the most delicious solution. How do pistachios help you sleep? Along with being a great source of protein, fiber,…

At first, the symptoms are almost unnoticeable. You’re rubbing your eyes at the end of the day and blinking more than usual. Then you start reaching for lubricating drops after long periods of time on your laptop. At some point, you pause throughout the day to cover your eyes with your palms, giving them a…

Remember listening to bedtime stories as a child? Sure, we might have also tried to use “just one more story” to fight our parents’ attempts to get us to sleep, but even the most persistent youngster couldn’t help eventually nodding off while listening to the fairy tales and adventures at some point. Now that we’re…

Nearly 70 percent of Americans over 40 took at least one prescription drug in the past month — and 37 percent of them took at least five different pills, according to a recent CDC study. Since women tend to visit the doctor more often, we account for the majority of this group. And while meds…

While physically demanding house chores are never the most exciting tasks on the to-do list, doing them can remind us that “we’ve still got it.” As we get older, many of us take pride in our ability to keep up with strenuous activities. When it comes to one common winter activity, however, it’s important to…