Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they may sometimes forget to pay a bill. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — often a normal part of aging — not serious memory problems.… Continue reading Memory and Aging
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Bikram Yoga Doesn’t Have to Be Hot to Be Good for You
Bikram yoga is equally effective at improving health whether the exercise is done in a heated room or a room at normal temperature, according to a new study. The research was published in Experimental Physiology and carried out by investigators from Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin. Bikram yoga is popular… Continue reading Bikram Yoga Doesn’t Have to Be Hot to Be Good for You
Extra Weight and Stroke Survival
Although obesity increases the risk for both stroke and death, new research indicates that people who are overweight or even mildly obese survive strokes at a higher rate than those with a normal weight. The findings, which appear in the Journal of the American Heart Association, add to the ‘obesity paradox’ seen in previous studies… Continue reading Extra Weight and Stroke Survival