One-third of those over 70 are losing their memory - you don't have to be one of them

Did you know that one-third of those over 70 have mental decline? That's a startling figure that is a huge catastrophe in the making. More than five million seniors have problems with memory or just daily activities requiring concentration. Those are the results of a recent study that even surprised the researchers.

This simple cholesterol test could save you a lot of money

Are you one of the millions concerned about cholesterol levels and your lipids (fats)? Are you confused about which test to get? I've seen the rise and fall of many tests and panels, and sometimes they are confusing to me. Well, a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association may put some concerns about testing to rest.

Decrease the symptoms of diverticulitis by 50% with a simple natural solution

Diverticulitis is one problem that hits the over-50 crowd that can be a real pain. Anyone who has it will tell you that the constant abdominal discomfort can wear you out. And, unfortunately, there is not much that doctors have to offer for it — other than dietary advice and antibiotics. But the dietary advice is often completely contradictory. For some people, a high-fiber diet helps. For others it makes them worse and a low-fiber diet is recommended.