7 Medications That May Affect Memory and Brain Function: What You Should Know Claims that certain medications “cause severe dementia and profound brain damage” are often overstated. Most medications do not directly cause dementia, and many are important and beneficial when properly prescribed. However, some medicines can cause confusion, drowsiness, slowed thinking, or memory problems, …
8 Habits to Stop (or Change) If You’re Taking Amlodipine — and Why Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and some types of chest pain (angina). It helps relax blood vessels so the heart does not have to work as hard. Most people tolerate amlodipine well, but …
Taking Blood Pressure or Heart Medications? Magnesium Can Interact With Some — What to Know Magnesium is an important mineral involved in muscle function, nerve signaling, and heart rhythm. Many people take magnesium supplements for cramps, sleep, or because they believe it supports heart health. However, magnesium supplements can interact with certain medications, and timing …
Bananas Can Last Longer When Stored This Way (Instead of in a Fruit Bowl) Bananas often ripen quickly because they release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that speeds up ripening. Keeping them in a fruit bowl—especially near other fruits—can make them soften faster. A simple kitchen item that can help extend their freshness is …
8 Warning Signs of Stroke That May Appear Beforehand and 9 Tips to Help Prevent It A stroke can happen suddenly, and there is no reliable rule that symptoms always appear exactly one month before a stroke. However, some people experience warning signs—especially a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” A TIA occurs …
The “One Smoothie” for Skin, Energy, and Digestion After 40 There is no single smoothie that can reverse aging or guarantee perfect skin, energy, or digestion. However, a nutrient-dense smoothie can be a convenient way to add protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals—nutrients that become increasingly important as we get older. Skin + Energy …
10 Warning Signs You May Be Eating Too Much Sugar Sugar is a normal part of many foods, and the body uses glucose for energy. The concern is regularly consuming large amounts of added sugar from foods and drinks such as sweets, sugary beverages, desserts, and highly processed foods. Eating too much added sugar over …
Taking Atorvastatin: What You Really Need to Know About Side Effects and Safe Use Atorvastatin is a medication in the statin family used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who may benefit from cholesterol reduction. It works by reducing cholesterol production in the liver. Many …
5 Exercises That Could Harm You in Old Age (and Safer Alternatives) Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain strength, balance, and independence as we age. However, some movements may become risky if they place excessive stress on joints, the spine, or the heart—especially for people with arthritis, osteoporosis, balance problems, or chronic …
10 Early Warning Signs of a Stroke Everyone Should Know A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain breaks. Because brain cells can be damaged quickly, recognizing warning signs and getting emergency help immediately is critical. Some strokes occur without warning, but …
