While menopause means not having to deal with a period anymore, it can also mean weight gain, hot flashes, anxiety and moodiness. But that decrease in estrogen is more than annoying… These inevitable hormonal changes can significantly impact some surprising body parts…

Brain inflammation is a serious problem that contributes to pretty much every neurological disorder… Epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, depression, suicide — all tied to an inflamed brain. The question is, how do you prevent it?

Losing your memory is not a natural part of aging and there are things you can do to preserve your brain’s function and your precious memories. But when it comes to one important nutrient, the Goldilocks factor comes into play…

The onset of Alzheimer’s is thought to begin 17 to 20 years before signs appear. That means it’s never too early to try and prevent it. Risk factors can include age, genetics, environment and metabolic diseases, and one very modifiable thing you do daily…

If you have a family history of heart disease, you’re no doubt aware of the factors that can lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, even if you have no history of heart troubles, there is another factor that can greatly increase your risk…

Women get a bum deal when it comes to a lot of diseases. We’re more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and celiac disease. And, to top it all off, we’re more likely to get the age-related disease most feared by men and women alike…

Positive energy represents an important, foundational principle for healing — from any chronic illness, including cancer. So it’s important for you to surround yourself with “energy enhancers.” Here are a few I’d like to suggest…

I’ve never been one to sit around and wait for doctors to fix me. And I hope that’s not what you’re waiting for either. Especially when there are a couple ways you can get started today to make a better brain for tomorrow…

Loneliness and isolation is a horrible place to be, and not just in your mind. New research suggests that the effects of loneliness and social isolation are more detrimental to your health and wellness than smoking and obesity…

One simple activity can exert a tremendous influence over your health. Scientific research proves the health-power of this activity, but most people don’t seem to understand how much it can improve their lives.

Doesn’t your heart just ache for the people of Houston? Like me, you probably want to help. Fortunately, there are many ways you can. You may already know that, but here’s something I bet you didn’t: When you help someone, that act of generosity is returned to you in a scientifically proven and healthy way…

Aerobic exercise not only prevents the brain shrinkage and cognitive decline associated with aging, it reverses it. But there’s one aerobic activity that has bonus brain benefits: It’s time to overcome any hesitations you have about dancing and head to the dance floor…