Healthy Matters

Living a healthier lifestyle today can help you enjoy a happier future. Check back often for news and videos to make aging more rewarding.

August 4, 2017

Well ladies, it is true. Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease than men. Nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women and two-thirds of the more than 15 million Americans…

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July 30, 2017

Time, we don’t seem to ever have enough of it. Due to everyday tasks, work and responsibilities, it really feels like we need extra hours in the day. Additionally, with all of the pressure of…

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July 21, 2017

Tossing and turning throughout the night is not fun. A rough night of sleep can leave us cranky and groggy the next morning. Additionally, studies show that a full night of sleep (at least 7…

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July 12, 2017

Can resilience be linked to genetics? Can you be hard wired to deal with trauma and issues better than others? The Huffington Post featured an article highlighting Emory Healthy Aging Study researcher Thomas S. Wingo,…

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June 29, 2017

Drugs used to treat acid reflux and ulcers don’t appear to boost the risk of dementia, as has been previously suspected, new research suggests. The study focused on widely used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) drugs,…

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June 26, 2017

Did you know that men show different signs of Dementia than women? Studies show that gender affects the rate and degree people experience symptoms like: Verbal skills: Men with dementia retained verbal fluency, the ability to…

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