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3 min read DRY MOUTH, A condition where the salivary glands does not produce enough saliva to keep your mouth lubricated, can worsen as you get older. But here’s the kicker: dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. While older adults may experience that uncomfortable dryness (especially at night), it’s likely because of

3 min read We’re not saying you should default to hitting snooze and skipping your morning run. But there is compelling new evidence that if you’re a runner, you really do need to figure out how to regularly get good sleep. A new study in Applied Sciences analyzed the sleep and injury patterns of 425

Gray divorces, or those that happen when couples in their 50s and beyond end long-term marriages, have become increasingly common. We’ve seen it in the headlines: Bill and Melinda Gates are a notable example, along with more recent reports about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. But when two people (famous or not) who’ve navigated decades

Share on PinterestA recent study concludes that a common type of drug might accelerate cognitive decline.Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that controls a range of automatic bodily functions and plays a vital role in memory and attention.Doctors prescribe these drugs for a variety of conditions, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder,…

(Yulia-Images/Getty Images) One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – could be doing a lot more than simply taking the edge off your headache, new evidence suggests. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, also increases risk-taking,…