Toxic Squash Syndrome From Homemade Juice Case
A routine glass of homemade calabash (bottle gourd) juice turned into a medical emergency for a 64-year-old woman who developed life-threatening “toxic squash syndrome” within…
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The Power of Routine: How Daily Habits Transform Well-Being for Adults Over 55
When life gets busy, it’s often the basics – like rest, movement, and regular meals – that get pushed aside. But those small daily actions…
Rewiring Recovery: How Electricity Helps the Body Heal Faster
What if healing after an injury or illness could be sped up, not with stronger drugs, but with a little safe jolt of electricity? That’s…
Hope for Alzheimer’s: How a Natural Protein May Protect Our Brains
For decades, scientists have searched for ways to stop Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks. Now, a small but mighty protein called midkine is shining as…
The Silent Disease with Loud Consequences: Time for a Bone Check
If you’re over 65 — or even just approaching that milestone — your bones may be telling a story you can’t yet hear. New screening…
A Daily Beet Juice Shot May Lower Blood Pressure: Here’s How It Works
If you’ve ever thought a simple glass of beet juice was just another health fad, think again — new research suggests it may be exactly…
Overcoming the Negativity Bias: Strategies for a Brighter Outlook
Why does one negative comment stick in our heads longer than ten compliments? The answer lies in what psychologists call the negativity bias — our…
A Gene-Editing Breakthrough: First Type 1 Diabetic Produces His Own Insulin Again
For the 9.5 million people worldwide living with type 1 diabetes, daily insulin injections have long been the norm. But an extraordinary breakthrough may change…
Could One Protein Unlock a Younger Brain?
What if the passage of time didn’t have to take such a consistent toll on our minds? Forgetfulness, slower recall, and those unnerving “tip of…
Fatigue in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired — for many older adults, it can be a persistent, life-disrupting condition that affects physical health, mental well-being,…