Alzheimer's disease, the most prominent form of dementia, is a progressive illness for which there is no cure; but there are plenty of options for preventing it and for reducing symptoms.

This story is about three herbal cures in particular that lead the pack in alternative medicine

UK researchers have linked drugs commonly prescribed to half the people over 65 to increased incidence of death and mental decline.

I’m surprised by how many men think we don’t go through changes the way women do. Women may have hormonal changes… but so do men.

A major study has confirmed what many of us have already long suspected and that is that regularly taking a fistful of drugs is essentially a recipe for disaster.

In light of the recent flooding in the Midwest that has disrupted lives and endangered public health, the American Optometric Association (AOA) has published a list of reminders and precautions related to eye care, particularly for those contact lens wearers out there.

It was just about this time last year when I first confessed my allegiance to coffee to you when I wrote about the growing mountain of evidence that coffee fights brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease (and, of course, about my delight over my “bad habit’s” being vindicated.)

Not long ago, we discussed some supplements that support higher levels of important hormones for men. Today, we’ll look at herbs that may help boost your testosterone levels, too.

When it comes to achieving total wellness, there are many factors to consider, but most of us don’t think of meditation as being important in maintaining physical vitality.

Do you remember the exciting, romantic moment in the movie “Last of The Mohicans” where Hawkeye (Daniel Day Lewis) urges the girl, “Just stay alive!” He would come and find her and rescue her.

It’s like that. “Just stay alive, for Heaven’s sake!”

I don’t know how exciting US survival figures are for the rest of the world. But they probably contain a hidden message for us all. I’ve heard it said that we are the first generation that will live longer than our children. Well, that trend is already underway and other developed countries are likely to follow suit.