New research from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Heavy drinking is generally defined as 8 or more drinks per week for women, 15 or more for men, or binge drinking—four to five drinks in a short period of time Watch this video now because this may be a good staring point to lower your risk. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below to learn more.

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Can regular exercise actually lower your risk of a heart attack? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in North America, responsible for nearly 40% of deaths. Most heart attacks occur when a buildup of plaque in the arteries suddenly ruptures and blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Watch this video now and learn how exercise lowers the risk and how little is needed. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below to watch the video.

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