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When it comes to maintaining or improving your home, the roof is one of the most crucial elements

Homeowners want to save money. That’s why many try DIY roof repairs. But what seems like a quick fix can cost you much more in the long run. Insurance companies often deny claims if they find out you made certain repairs yourself. This isn’t just about shoddy work. It’s about…

The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.

The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same virus – called…

Older adults may want to seek out the shingles vaccine if they already haven't.

A shingles vaccine could cut 20 per cent of dementia cases, health data of Welsh adults revealed

The readily available vaccine can cut the risk by 20 per cent

A recent study suggests that shingles vaccine, which protects against the painful viral rash, may also reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.

The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it.