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13 Healing Powers of Lemons

If you're not getting fresh lemons into your diet, you may want to reconsider after reading the many health benefits of lemons, lemon juice, pith (the white part), or zest (skin). Here are 13 amazi…

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Could Video Games Be Good for You?

A study suggests video games can be good for you, at least the ones that get you off the couch. The bonus is, they don't just work out your body - they also boost your mind. Health Videos by New…

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Turmeric: More Than Just a Stainmaker

With the beginning of each year brings forth the culinary trend projections of the year to come. Last year was likely the year of the meatball and the French macaron, and this year, in an effort to cl…

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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Who doesn’t love a sprinkling of cinnamon on fresh apple pie or atop a chai latte? It’s just one of those spices that tastes fantastic. But taste is not the only reason to love cinnamon. Here are 1…

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Free App Helps Fight Alzheimer’s

A group of Australian neuroscientists has developed a smartphone application designed to exercise the brain, educate the user, and reduce the risk of developing dementia. Health Videos by NewsLo…

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11 Types of Music that Soothe Dementia

Why is it that I can remember the lyrics of every awful '70s pop tune I catch the merest snatch of while turning a radio dial, but not the name of the street two miles away? The answer is good news; t…

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12 Family Movies to Watch With Someone Who Has Dementia

Looking for a holiday activity someone with dementia can enjoy with the whole family, including kids, during the upcoming holidays? An intergenerational movie is a stress-free way to share time and to…

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5 Ways to Handle an Elderly Parent’s Bad Behavior

By Marlo Sollitto, AgingCare.com contributing editor "My mother is driving me crazy!" This phrase is uttered (or screamed) by caregivers everywhere who are caring for elderly parents. As if they di…

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Spice Nixes Pain, Inflammation, Brain Disease

If you've ever eaten an Indian curry, you're probably familiar with turmeric. It is the yellowish spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. While it adds delicious flavor to your meals, it also offers …

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Non-Toxic Giveaway: $100 MightyNest Gift Certificate

A few years ago, after learning more about BPA, PVC, formaldehyde, phtalates and the hundreds of other toxic chemicals that are leeching into our lives (and bodies!) via can linings, baby bottles, sho…

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