Feeling sleepy during the day could signal a more serious issue for some groups. A new study published in the journal Neurology revealed a possible connection between daytime sleepiness in older people and dementia risk. People who lack enthusiasm for activities and feel sleepy during the day were found to have a higher risk of…
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay. Bocknek, a retired business owner in Toronto, Ontario, was 84 when he began experiencing minor memory slips, such as forgetting the day of the week and…
A new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is showing promise in clinical trials. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the process of breathing in pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to treat various physical health conditions. Researchers in Israel have discovered it can also help treat mental health conditions, specifically combat-associated PTSD (CA-PTSD) in…
The American Humane announced the winning dog for its annual Hero Dog Award — and the working pet has a unique story. The Hero Dog Awards announced the finalists for the award as a way to shed light on these remarkable animals’ efforts in a variety of areas. The organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., was founded in…
Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney evaluated how small bursts of exercise impacted people’s blood pressure. A total of 14,761…
As thousands of wounded warriors and military veterans battle disabilities and injuries every day, the most common ailment often gets overlooked. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is the leading disability in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to Dr. Thomas Tedeschi, Chief Audiology Officer for Miracle-Ear. Utah-based Tedeschi, who is also…
The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. Canada’s Health Minister Mark Holland confirmed the report in a post on X. “To date, there has been no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus in any of the cases identified globally,” he wrote. “Based on current…
An Army veteran went from the battlefield to the barbecue. Steven Rossler, owner and operator of Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue in Harker Heights, Texas, previously served in the Army for 20 years. Before retiring in 2020, Rossler, 43, completed deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and received a Bronze Star Medal for valor. US MARINE CORPS…
It’s easy to say “thank you for your service” to an American veteran and move on a moment later. But what about true and meaningful connection that really lasts? For Veterans Day this year, a prominent company is hoping that Americans, no matter where they are or who they are, will go beyond the simple…
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