When memory declines due to heart disease

It may beatherosclerosis that results in memory impairment, when arteries are clogged with cholesterol plaques and blood does not flow freely, making thinking and remembering more difficult.
Slowed flow can sometimes also lead to stroke or heart attack, or otherwise exacerbate the damage caused by atherosclerosis to the point of dementia.

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What does the sun really do to the skin?

by Rosanna Feroldi That the much-loved tan is not a sign of health as it has long (and perhaps still) been perceived by most, but merely the skin’s defensive reaction

Twelve diets to avoid at all times

Spring is coming, and those obsessed with the swimsuit test know they need to prepare in time if they want to shed the unbearable extra pounds accumulated over the winter

Depression after “age”? Here’s why

Anyone can experience a drop in mood for more or less prolonged periods, at any time of life. Sometimes you it is a true major depression, i.e., a disorder psychiatric

Mask, so many problems…

In all cases, there is no shortage of those inconveniences caused by wearing a mask such as more difficult verbal communication, or coping with annoying condensation that clouds the lenses

Walking is good for you: here’s why

The human body was born to move, and keeping active every day is a real boon for body and mind. Even if you have some minor aches and pains and

Dried fruits: an aid for the heart of diabetics

Five servings a day. This would be according to a recent study the perfect amount of walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, macadamia or Brazil nuts, and pine nuts to be

Can anemia cause fatigue?

An insufficiency of iron in the blood can result an anemia, responsible ius considerable fatigue. In women, anemia is a recurrent occurrence because of the menstrual cycle. When there is anemia the

Fight osteoporosis? With pleasure

Osteoporosis mainly affects women after the menopause, but men are not exempt either. To prevent it, one must start young by adopting an active lifestyle, following a dietary healthy and

Memory and aging: when to worry

As early as 55-60 years of age, one may begin to experience some memory drawbacks. Concentrating, retaining information, and remembering names, times, and appointments can take a little extra effort,

Esophagus at risk with hot drinks

“Don’t drink the water too cold, or you’ll get a stomachache!” How many times have we heard this from mothers and grandmothers? Definitely, many. No one, however, has warned us

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