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New Pill for Night-Time Leg Cramps

Posted April 24, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Nocturnal leg cramps affect up to 40% of people over 50 and can significantly disrupt sleep. While many treatments exist, research confirms that calf-stretching exercises are the most effective preventive measure—and vitamin K2 may offer new hope.

Looming Increase in Dementia

Posted April 22, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

A new Nature Medicine report estimates a 42% lifetime risk of dementia by 2060 in the U.S.—double current levels. While the data are sobering, experts stress that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through known lifestyle and health interventions.