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Joyce Hollman

The thinking and memory clues tied to higher stroke risk in your 60s

When memory starts slipping, stroke probably isn’t your first concern. But certain thinking and memory clues in our 60s were linked to substantially higher stroke risk — giving us good reason to question what we dismiss as senior moments.

Joyce Hollman

Exercise for pain relief: Why less is more and rivals medication

When pain makes you reluctant to move, “exercise more” can sound like impossible advice. But the most comprehensive review of its kind throws out the no-pain, no-gain mantra and says less is more, at least for pain relief.

Carolyn Gretton

The ‘golden spice’ that disrupts cancer cells’ power supply

Cancer cells need a steady supply of energy to keep growing and multiplying. Five natural compounds put that supply under serious strain in laboratory tests — but one familiar spice delivered an especially intriguing combination of effects.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

8 back pain myths that could be standing between you and relief

When your back hurts, advice comes from every direction—and some of it could stand between you and relief. Eight persistent myths can leave you afraid to move, spending money on the wrong fixes or overlooking options that could help.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Move over high blood pressure: There’s a new ‘silent killer’

Hypertension has long been the silent killer, damaging blood vessels without obvious symptoms until heart disease develops. However, experts are warning about a new silent killer, just as pervasive and sneaky, making up 60 percent of the average American adult’s diet…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Why this ‘male medication’ could make Alzheimer’s less likely

Since the little blue pill’s debut, it’s been full of surprises, especially considering its special bedroom effects were not why it was originally developed. Now it’s getting some attention for what it can do above the belt, and how it could make Alzheimer’s less likely…