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Handshakes are a social convention that has been used for at least 3,000 years, according to historians who found a ninth century B.C. relief that shows the kings of Babylonia and Assyria shaking hands. But if your hands are shaking -- thats quite something else.

Elizabeth Taylor was diagnosed in 2004 with heart failure and died from the disease seven years later at 79. Around 6.2 million Americans share that diagnosis -- and 870,000 more folks are diagnosed with heart failure annually.

I recently warned you about how highly processed foods up the risk for colon cancer, heart woes and emotional upset. Well, add one more health risk to the list: cognitive decline.

In 2021, people created 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Experts predict that by the end of this year, well produce and consume about 94 zettabytes (just one zettabyte is 1 sextillion bytes) of data. No wonder its hard to sort out health news you can use from the daily onslaught! So, to help you, heres my roundup of three new insights that can simplify your goal to live longer, younger and happier.

A: I never want to advocate worry--thats harmful to your physical and mental health. But being aware and action-oriented, thats a smart way to approach all of lifes challenges. So, heres what you should be aware of and the actions to take.

Q: Will eating a plant-based diet do anything for my prostate or my sexual health? —Jay S., San Francisco A: We know that a plant-based diet (which avoids highly processed carbs and added sugars and syrups) is great for your cardiovascular system, brain and immune health. All of that contributes to resistance to infection

Q: I've begun to worry about losing my mental edge—and I'm only 48. Any dietary suggestions you can make that might help me stay sharp? —Delores D., Westfield, New Jersey A: There are many dietary steps to take to make sure your blood flow to the brain doesn't get obstructed by plaque-lined vessels and

Q: I've gotten my food habits pretty well under control, but I'm still gaining weight! What could be causing that? —Kayla E., Tucson, Arizona A: That is a great question—because so many people find out that their weight issues develop from a combination of problems, not just overeating or eating the wrong foods. You

The actress Kim Cattrall says her battles with insomnia affect her "ability to think clearly. I cant grasp, hold on, to ideas, thoughts, even tasks." But your internal body clocks affect more than your mental powers. If you contend with insomnia, chronic stress, frequent jet lag, nighttime snacking, or an irregular work schedule youre increasing your risk for cancer, obesity, depression and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes.