Walk into any gym and you’ll notice a great divide, with women hitting the treadmills and elliptical machines, while the men lay claim to the weight machines. It’s a divide that seems to only get greater with age. Yet, according…
Getting enough sleep is an often-neglected component for successful aging. We spend a third of our lives sleeping, which is critical time the brain uses to clear toxins, build memories and reinvigorate those parts of the brain that help us…
What causes high blood pressure? Unfortunately, it’s complicated, and there isn’t just one smoking gun. High blood pressure, aka hypertension, can be caused by age, weight, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, smoking, toxic body burden, thyroid disorders, genetics, or…
Though you likely think of metabolism in terms of weight loss, it’s actually much more than that. It’s your body’s ability to effectively carry out a range of complex chemical reactions that allow you to sustain life. For instance, the…
It could be this is one of your worst-case scenarios. Or, it’s possible that you’ve never imagined it happening, until now, it is. Your parent, friend or relative is in a nursing home or assisted living facility. And you’ve just…
Before the coronavirus became an issue in the United States, there were concerns about whether the virus could be transmitted through packages shipped from China. Research at the time showed that the virus didn’t survive on surfaces long enough to…
Is your memory weighing on your mind more as you get older? Maybe dementia runs in your family, or you’ve noticed yourself forgetting names and appointments more than you used to. Whatever’s motivating you to think about your memory more,…
Did you know that something as innocent as a kiss could put you at risk for seven serious diseases? I know it sounds extreme, but if the person you’re kissing is a carrier of the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) —…
It’s no secret that vegetables are good for your health… but exactly which are the best vegetables for men’s heart health (women can benefit, too!) — and why are they so beneficial? It boils down to their amazing heart-protective nutrients.…
There is no doubt that multiple sclerosis is one of the scariest and most debilitating diseases around, in no small part thanks to the fact that it’s caused by your own body. This autoimmune disease attacks from within and wears…