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Just as our bodies and organs break down as we age, so do our brains. While the cognitive aging process can’t be stopped, there are ways we can slow it down, according to Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert. The key, he said, is sending the body …

A new study suggests that lean beef may be slightly less disruptive to gut microbiota than white-meat chicken, though the differences were modest and require further research. While it’s well-established that foods like fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fermented dairy products can promote beneficial gut bacteria, diets high in …

A health official in India is reportedly vowing that an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus (NiV) in the country’s southern Kerala state is under control despite more than 1,200 people being added to a list of close contacts. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said Monday there have been no …

Olive oil is a staple of Mediterranean dishes and is often considered a must-have cooking item. Olive oil can be used to fry food, added to a pasta dish or drizzled over tasty bread. Olive oil can also be used in homemade salad dressings. Not only is it great for …

It’s no secret NFL players are trying to get the league to get rid of artificial turf fields, so they can play primarily on natural grass. Lorenzo Alexander played 15 seasons in the NFL, so he spent plenty of time on both fake and real turf. The former linebacker would …

Ibram X. Kendi’s gravy train could soon screech to a halt. The famous “anti-racist” professor is under intense public and institutional scrutiny after a Boston University investigation revealed that his “Center for Antiracist Research”squanderedtens of millions of dollars, producing practically no research. But while the ideologue is disgraced, his ideological …

Cases of the COVID-19 variant Omicron BA.2.86, also known as Pirola, have tripled in two weeks, comprising between 5% and 15% of all infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The COVID-19 variant Omicron BA.2.86 — as well as its offshoots, including JN.1 — has been …

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. “Compression for lower extremities helps prevent or decrease swelling seen in the lower legs or when the legs are in a dependent …

Old Dominion men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones had a heart attack this week, the school confirmed. The 63-year-old is expected to make a full recovery, but he will likely remain in a hospital in Honolulu for the next 48-72 hours. “He is resting comfortably and expecting a full recovery,” Old …

Making breast cancer screenings an annual event could save women’s lives, new research suggests. In a study led by Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona, Wisconsin, women who were screened for breast cancer on a yearly basis were shown to have a 17% lower risk of death …