Study after study is revealing that you can lower your risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and more, by simply asking yourself about the purpose and meaning in your days, rather than by thinking about whether you are happy.

Is going gray just genetic or is there more to it? Research reported by the European Society of Cardiology took a look at the link between graying hair and the risk of serious heart problems in over 500 men. You might be surprised at the findings…

Alzheimer’s is a disease that steals more than just your memories. It also steals your ability to perform simple tasks, leaving you perplexed, frustrated and reliant on others. While it’s easy to think it’s a disease that just can’t be beaten, new research reveals you’re not entirely powerless…

Scientists were recently testing a new pharmaceutical developed to treat diabetes, and found very promising indications that their potential diabetes pill may actually reverse memory loss — and treat other neurodegenerative disorders as well. Could it be the Alzheimer’s pill we’ve all been waiting for?

Mortality risk over longer periods of time may be more likely to result from chronic conditions associated with depression. If you think you may be living with depression, or know someone who is, it’s vital to take steps now to overcome it, to increase both the quality and the length of your life. Start with these five steps…

You may be thinking about resolutions to make 2018 the best year yet! Maybe you want meet someone special, or take control of your health and happiness. Whatever your goals are for the New Year, there is one top tip to help you accomplish them…

No matter what you hear on the news or from your doctor, there are ways to improve your cognition and keep your brain functioning optimally whatever your age. And, one way to do that is by playing games. But some games are better for your brain than others…

Mashed potatoes… stuffing… buttered biscuits… kale. One of those foods doesn’t belong on the list, right? But, including greens on your table regularly could help you hold on to your precious memories longer — like more than a decade!

We know that nuts are super healthy. They’re high in flavonoids, vitamins, various minerals and dietary fiber. Nuts are like disease kryptonite. They’ve been shown to slow aging, fight cancer and strengthen immunity. Now research shows how nuts change your brain…

Frazzled, tense, anxious, worried, wound up? Watch out. People with higher levels of stress have higher levels of a hormone in their hair that’s an indicator for obesity over time, including larger waist circumference and a higher body mass index…

If you’re suffering from poor digestion, depression or anxiety, it could all start with your gut. That’s because, while we all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, researchers have found that stress may be just as harmful to a woman’s body as a really bad diet…

Picture a fish tank without a filter. Before too long, sludge and slime build up, and the fish die. Your brain without sleep is like a fish tank without a filter. Until the last few years, scientists really didn’t understand just how your brain cleans up after itself. Now, they do.