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Resiliency, the ability to cope with and overcome challenging life circumstances, may be an important key to living to be 100 or older. That's the conclusion of researchers in a new study in the Journal of Internal Medicine. They discovered that while African Americans have higher death rates than whites before age 80, after 80, that flips. Once...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Next month, I am scheduled for cataract surgery. The procedure has been approved by my cardiologist and my primary doctor. I am pretty healthy, feel like I'm doing OK, and have been told so by my medical providers.

My problem is that no one seems to be listening to me. I have repeatedly said that I have a problem with ...Read more

As you start the new year (and recover from holiday celebrations), it's smart to tai one on. By doing tai chi, that is. If you're still mentally sharp, tai chi can improve your ability to multitask, manage your time, and make decisions. And if you have mild cognitive impairment, tai chi can slow your cognitive decline more than other types of ...Read more

A good book (and this particular news feature) can quite literally change the way you think and feel. There's actual scientific evidence -- at least for the part about reading a good book. We're happily assuming the latter.

Researchers have found that reading can rewire neural pathways, increase brain connectivity and, in essence, make you ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man (5 feet, 2 inches tall at 122 pounds) in good health, except that I have Type 2 diabetes. My A1C level has been in the range of 6.3% to 6.8% for the past five years with the help of metformin. Five times a week, I walk on a treadmill for 15 minutes (about a mile) with 25 minutes of stretching exercises, ...Read more

Everyone's blood pressure fluctuates -- depending on activities, stress, what and when you eat, medications (ibuprofen, for example), and the position of your body. That's normal -- as long as the fluctuations aren't too great and don't cause symptoms like shortness of breath, loss of balance or brain fog. If the variations are significant and ...Read more

The average American, whether young or old, consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, or around 270 extra, empty calories. About 50% of those calories come from downing sugary drinks.

We've said over and over that added sugars and syrups are a risky indulgence -- fueling inflammation, obesity, diabetes, some cancers and heart disease. ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I should take iron supplements.

I am not sure this is ...Read more

Around 21 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with major depression. That means they experienced fatigue, sadness, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating for most of the day, nearly every day, for more than two weeks. And that number doesn't include the many folks who have transient depression because of difficult life events or ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is 18 years a record for living without a stomach? A family member had stomach cancer when he was 70 and had his stomach removed. He consulted with a dietician and has been able to eat small but frequent meals and take enzymes, vitamins, and other things. But slowly, he lost weight.

Now, at 88, he is down to 84 pounds. His ...Read more

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time. I did have spurts of energy at times, but mostly everything started feeling like an effort.

It got so bad this past year that I avoided anything needing much effort. I'd cancel meetings ...Read more

More than a third of U.S. adults have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. But they may be able to eat their way out of the danger by indulging in two of our favorite foods -- dark chocolate and fatty fish such as salmon. No joke!

Two recent studies reveal the potential power of these tasty treats. Canadian researchers enlisted ...Read more

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be aggressive and potentially life-threatening if not detected and treated early. While conventional medical treatments are the primary approach for managing melanoma, some individuals may seek additional support from complementary therapies such as homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of ...Read more

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues or bones of the body. Conventional medical treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy play a crucial role in sarcoma management. However, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine...Read more

A recent study found that one-quarter of college students, and 15% of the general public, said that they would choose their mobile devices over their olfactory abilities.

But people who have anosmia -- the loss of smell -- are more often depressed, experience muted emotions, have dietary complications and literally aren't able to sniff out ...Read more

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the limbs. While conventional medical treatment is essential for managing PAD, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that aims ...Read more

Raynaud's disease is a condition characterized by the narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities, typically triggered by cold temperatures or stress. While conventional medical treatment is important for managing Raynaud's, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic ...Read more

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in deep veins, most commonly in the legs. It is a serious condition that requires medical intervention. However, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that aims ...Read more

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that affects the veins in the legs, causing poor blood circulation and leading to symptoms like leg swelling, pain, and varicose veins. While conventional treatments for CVI focus on managing symptoms and improving circulation, some individuals explore complementary approaches like homeopathy ...Read more