It’s no wonder Americans are dropping like flies from drug overdoses.
A new study finds that 99% of doctors violate federal guidelines when handing out prescriptions for narcotic painkillers.1
Nearly a quarter of physicians routinely give out a month’s worth of powerful opioids when a patient complains of pain. This is enough to cause brain changes that lead to addiction.… Read More
What’s the simplest way to cut your risk of Alzheimer’s in half?
It’s not a strict diet regimen. It’s not brain games on the computer. And it’s definitely not a drug.
UCLA researchers say you can dance your way to a better memory.1 In fact, any activity that gets the blood moving can stave off the dreaded condition, according to the new study.… Read More
New research reveals a disturbing explanation for the ADHD epidemic sweeping the U.S.1
Many kids are put on drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when they first start school. They are diagnosed with the condition because they are fidgety and can’t sit still in the classroom.
A study published recently in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that kids who are young for their grade when entering school are up to twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.… Read More
Exercise is good for your body—especially your heart. Physical activity can ward off heart disease and stroke, the two top causes of death in the U.S.1
But exercising when your body is telling you to stop could kill you.2
When you put a finger on a hot burner, your body tells you to remove it quickly. It also warns you when it feels exercise is threatening your well-being.… Read More
Will this be the summer of Zika?
Zika is expected to spread in the U.S. as the weather warms up and mosquito populations increase. Climate scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research have created a map that shows which cities are at risk.1
Miami, Houston, and Charleston are among those facing the greatest danger from Zika, researchers say.
… Read MoreExcited scientists say they’ve made a major discovery in the race to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
A renowned group of dementia experts believe the herpes virus may cause Alzheimer’s.
For years, scientists have known that plaque and protein buildup in the brain leads to cognitive decline.
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