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by Brenda Haas-Krieger —  Lyme is called “the great imitator” because it can look like so many different ailments. In one person, it may look like fibromyalgia, in another like Parkinson’s and in another, the symptoms may be mostly cognitive. Lyme disease is, therefore, very commonly misdiagnosed. Lyme is most often associated with a tick […]

by Paula Owens —  If you include packaged foods in your diet, you will benefit greatly from learning to read the ingredients labels before making your purchases. The majority of these highly processed foods contain chemicals, additives, sugars and fats that are harmful and cause adverse health conditions and complaints. Here are the top 10 […]

by Dr. Mark Force —  Savoring feelings of gratitude, appreciation and thanksgiving has some very profound effects on how our brain and body function. This also improves our health and well-being, reinforces social values, determines what we experience in life and even leads to how successful we are in achieving our overall vision for life. […]

by Becky Feola —  Over 20 million people are caught between providing care for their young children and their aging parents. This growing population is known as the Sandwich Generation. Many of its caregivers face overwhelming responsibilities and difficult choices. Even more challenging is the onset (in record numbers) of parents developing Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s […]

by Becky Feola —  Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of infections, and women tend to get them more frequently than men. UTIs are infections of the urinary system, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They can be very serious and sometimes life threatening. It can be […]

by Brenda Haas-Krieger —  It is possible to combat brain aging, impact Alzheimer’s and even enhance cognitive function, as Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., wrote in his 1999 book Brain Longevity. The brain is flesh and blood like the rest of the body and will respond to measures we take to strengthen it. Dr. William Grant […]

by Dr. Mark Force —  Those with characteristically long life spans tend to eat in moderation and fast periodically. These forms of caloric restriction have been studied extensively in lab animals, and the results are very convincing. Lab animals on caloric-restricted diets or those on regimens of fasting or intermittent fasting (IF) lived longer and […]

According to the recent annual report produced by the Alzheimer’s Association, one in eight Americans has Alzheimer’s disease. Someone new develops the disease every 70 seconds. Without a major medical breakthrough in prevention or treatment, the association states that by the year 2050 someone will develop the disease every 33 seconds. In Arizona, an estimated […]

by Dr. Larry Wilson —  It cannot be overstated, yet it is simple: For most of us to age gracefully and healthily, we must provide our bodies with nutritious food, pay attention to our medications and include a few supplements to offset common nutritional deficiencies. Vitality and healing In general, seniors tend to respond and […]

The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]

by Mary Budinger —  The Alzheimer’s Association projects that between 2010 and 2050, the total cost of care for Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will increase fivefold, from $172 billion to $1.08 trillion per year. These dollar amounts represent the direct cost of care to all payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, out-of-pocket costs […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease that touches the lives of many Americans. It robs people of their minds, memories and contributions to family and society. Recent developments in the area of DNA research and genotyping have made breakthrough tests available that can be used as an indicator of susceptibility to […]