Better Health & Beyond

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Young as You Get Older

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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Young as You Get Older

Even if we don't necessarily suffer from any specific condition such as dementia, we can still find ourselves getting slower in our thoughts and struggling to keep up with everyone else which can be immensely upsetting and isolating.

It doesn't have to be that way though and if you are willing to put in the time and the effort, your brain can be strengthened and kept young just like a muscle. Here we will look at how you can keep your brain sharper and prevent some of that age related cognitive decline.  

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Effective and Ineffective Ways to Look Younger

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Effective and Ineffective Ways to Look Younger
Unless you are literally still a child, everyone wants to look younger. As we get older we unfortunately are dealt the double blow of both visibly ageing and losing our looks, as well as gradually running out of time to complete the things we want to do and live the life we always dreamed of living.  

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Anybody can get colorectal cancer.

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Anybody can get colorectal cancer.

In fact, some experts believe an uptake in screening over the past couple decades has contributed, at least in part, to declining incidence rates of colorectal cancer in older adults.

The fact is, routine screening is recognized as the most effective way to reduce risk, and the United States Preventive Services Task Force says screening should begin at age 45 for average-risk individuals.

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C?

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C?
Chances are, yes. That said, certain diets may increase the risk of scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency. Here's what you need to know as we deal with the threat of a burgeoning flu season and the ongoing rise of COVID-19 infections.

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11 Best and Worst Oils for Your Health

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11 Best and Worst Oils for Your Health
You know olive oil is healthy, but what about coconut and canola oils? Find out which choices dietitians suggest choosing — and avoiding.

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