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Could a simple brain speed game really lower your dementia risk? According to an American study, processing speed training exercises may reduce the risk of developing dementia by as much as 25 percent. That’s a powerful finding in the world of brain health and cognitive decline prevention. With dementia cases rising globally, researchers are increasingly
When Brittney Griner walked back onto American soil after months of detention in Russia, the world saw a headline. A WNBA superstar.A political prisoner.A dramatic return home. But Brittney Griner didn’t just come back as an athlete reclaiming her career. She returned as a woman forever changed, by isolation, by fear, by resilience, and eventually,
When it comes to recovering from an illness, managing a chronic condition, or transitioning back home after a hospital stay, the quality of care you receive can make all the difference. For thousands of patients across Iowa and Illinois, that difference has come from UnityPoint at Home, and now, the rest of the nation is
There’s something we don’t talk about enough when it comes to caring for someone with dementia: the moment when love means making the hardest decision of all. For Emma Heming Willis, that moment came after years of caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, at home. The action star who once defined toughness on screen now
If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have seen headlines about a Nipah virus outbreak in India and airports across Asia stepping up their health checks. And if you’re anything like most people, your first thought was probably something like, “Oh no, not another virus situation.” I get it. We’re all a bit
For years, we’ve been told that eating less is the only way to lose weight. Fewer calories, smaller portions, more self-control, that’s the formula we’ve been fed. But what if the real secret isn’t about eating less, but eating smarter? Surprisingly, some foods allow you to eat more volume, feel fuller, and still consume fewer
Winter has brought a really bad flu season to many parts of America. In St. Louis County, Missouri, local health leaders made an important choice: they said no to new federal vaccine rules for children. Instead, they’re pushing everyone to get flu shots during this tough flu season. This decision shows how worried they are
Sarah Jessica Parker is famous for playing Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. But away from the cameras, she’s always been something else: a devoted reader. Books have been part of her life since childhood. Even with a busy career, she makes time to read every day. She’s even worked as a judge for
In 2025, the Philippines faced a serious increase in cases of measles and rubella, two diseases that can be prevented with vaccines. According to the Department of Health (DOH), reported cases of measles and rubella went up by about 32% last year compared with 2024. This shows troubling gaps in vaccination coverage and public health
Something strange is happening with bowel cancer. For years, this disease mostly affected older people, but now more and more young adults are being diagnosed. Scientists are puzzled, and they’re turning to an unlikely source for answers: tumor samples that have been sitting in a hospital basement for over 70 years. A Growing Problem No