Experts studied the daytime habits of older people: one of them was linked to dementia
A common daytime habit among many older adults could increase their risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University said daytime naps, particularly their frequency, intention and duration, influenced the risk of…
99% vaccination rate reported by E-town at Bainbridge Elementary School raises eyebrows (Lancaster Watchdog) | Local News
With Lancaster County the epicenter of a multi-state measles outbreak, residents of the Elizabethtown Area School District understandably have questions about how the district is responding to news of a Bainbridge Elementary School student’s…
His friends understood his girlfriend’s OCD, until some of her behaviors started causing problems for the group.
Gorgeous It’s really nice when someone makes accommodations for someone’s mental health. But what happens when their mental health starts to affect your mental health? In this case, a woman was dealing with her friend’s girlfriend, who…
These 5 foods from the Mediterranean diet belong to an anti-inflammatory plate
The Mediterranean diet has been linked to lower levels of chronic, disease-causing inflammation. Staple foods, like EVOO, salmon, and legumes, also have anti-inflammatory benefits. Movement, sleep, and socialization are lifestyle factors that also help…
A brain-infecting fungus capable of killing 7 out of 10 patients is on the rise in the United States.
Cladophialophora bantiana, a neurotropic black mold with a 60-70% mortality rate, has nearly quadrupled in detections in the United States between 2023 and 2025. A rare fungal infection that can strike healthy people is on the rise across the United…
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and discovered surprising intestinal effects
Common sweeteners can do so much more to our bodies than just replacing sugar. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that many widely used sweeteners can directly interfere with the growth of gut bacteria, and their effects can become…
Do you know this feline? “Sociable” cat tests positive for rabies in Prince William County – WTOP News
A Virginia cat “known to socialize” with other cats and people has tested positive for rabies, according to Prince William County police. Police said in an alert that the cat was found in the 15500 block of Thoroughfare Road in Gainesville.…
4 Best Slow Cookers, Rated and Reviewed
A quality slow cooker is easy to program, transport and clean. It should have a stable base, enough capacity for you and your family, and intuitive controls that do exactly what they say. CR tested seven popular slow cookers from brands like Crock-Pot,…
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly just received some fantastic news
If the market for GLP-1 drugs wasn’t already growing fast enough, the makers of these wonder drugs just received some news that could accelerate their growth. A study in mice funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showed that the GLP-1…
The Best Time to Eat Fermented Foods for Gut Health
There is no better time to eat fermented foods for gut health. Regularly eating a variety of fermented foods can support gut microbiome diversity. Choose fermented foods containing live, active cultures and gradually add them to your diet. Fermented…