The Link Between Physical and Mental Fitness

How to keep your mind sharp as you age

Thursday, November 19, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Physical Fitness Linked to Mental Fitness in Seniors Connections between different parts of the brain weaken with age, but new research suggests that being physically fit can boost long-term brain function. A study from the University of Illinois at... Read more ...  News Arm Artery Access Safer for Angioplasty, Review Finds For patients experiencing heart attacks or severe chest pain, it is safer to access blocked vessels through an arm artery rather than a groin artery, a new analysis finds. After reviewing four... Read more ... Health Tip: You May Not Have to Give Up Dessert Dessert is a expected part of the holidays in many homes. And if you have diabetes, you may not have to completely avoid your favorite sweets. The American Diabetes Association recommends... Read more ... FDA Wants Public Comment on Use of Word 'Natural' on Food Labels Plenty of foods in U.S. grocery stores have the word "natural" on their labels, but there is no government definition of the term and little control over its use. That could change soon, as the U.S.... Read more ... Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Hand Arthritis Hand arthritis symptoms may be mild at first, but they can become more severe and make it difficult to grasp ordinary objects. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these typical... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home