When it comes to your body clock and health, things get kind of tricky. Scientists can’t always tell if a messed up body clock causes disease, or if it’s the first sign a disease is brewing in your body. And in the case of Alzheimer’s, they’re starting to think it may be the latter…

I was shocked recently to read how dangerous those blood thinners they give stroke victims really are. In fact, according to new information, for a lot of people with specific health issues, they could just as easily cause stroke instead of preventing it…

Ever have a day when you just don’t feel like the brightest bulb in the bunch? We all do, but now science knows one reason why: Your lighting choices are much more important to your health than you ever realized, and could mess with your memory…

People often ignore the early signs of Parkinson’s, since they often closely resemble signs of aging we’ve been groomed to accept as normal. This makes it even more important to reduce severity of symptoms and maintain quality of life…

Okay, when you’re lifting those weights at the gym, you’re probably not thinking about how you’re helping your brain… But, maybe you should be. That’s because according to a new study, strong muscles lead to a stronger brain.

It’s estimated that over 18 million adults are affected by depression. Fortunately, a new study is shedding light on the disorder. It turns out that a simple amino acid deficiency could be at its root and may provide clues to beating the battle against depression for some people…

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… They can mask symptoms and make it hard for a doctor to recognize the high and unique risks that women face from diseases that they feel are outside of the realm of our sex.

You may think that you’re as healthy as you can be and that you’re at lower risk for things like dementia and Alzheimer’s than someone who regularly lights up a joint. After all, alcohol is legal and if you consume it responsibly, what could you have to fear?

Recent research has shown alcohol can damage your DNA, shorten telomeres and increase your risk for atrial fibrillation… not to mention seven different kinds of cancer. So there’s no question that drinking a lot is bad. But a little just might work like a beneficial brain tonic…

It’s no secret air pollution affects your lungs. Breathing the toxic chemicals that spew from factories and vehicle exhaust causes chronic respiratory disease, emphysema, not to mention lung cancer. What you may not know is how it can give you Alzheimer’s…

I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of a “self-fulfilling prophecy.” Well, science keeps showing there’s some truth to it, especially when it comes to your health. What you believe about aging and disease can either keep you healthy or set you up for sickness…

The rate of Alzheimer’s disease in our country is skyrocketing. Luckily, researchers have discovered a diet that not only helps prevent Alzheimer’s but can even help ward off dementia in stroke survivors, who are twice as likely as the general population to develop dementia…