We’re halfway into January and you’re motivated to slim down, get in shape and get healthier. Go you! There’s just one problem: your knees. Whether it’s from age, a medical condition or excess weight — or a combination thereof — your knees have been holding you back on living your best life in 2020. Alas…. Continue Reading ›
Young tobacco users got an unpleasant surprise for the holidays in 2019: Just before Christmas, lawmakers raised the federal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. It’s a significant change, one designed in part to curb smoking in older teenagers and prevent children from picking up a bad habit before they even leave… Continue Reading ›
Ahh, the new year. A fresh start and a chance to be a better you — well, that’s the goal, anyway. But if you’re like most people, you tend to ghost your resolutions quicker than you ghosted that overly enthusiastic couple you met at your spouse’s work party last month. In fact, only about 20%… Continue Reading ›
You might have a vague idea about heart disease, or you might know a lot about it. Either way, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, making it a subject worth talking about regardless. Here are six things you need to know, starting with what qualifies as “heart disease.”… Continue Reading ›
Along with daily exercise and comfortable mattresses, snuggling with a nice book in bed is a habit that the National Sleep Foundation highly recommends for promoting healthy sleep habits. Reading is one of the best activities you can choose to wind down before you get some shut-eye. The advent of tablets and smartphones has made… Continue Reading ›
Good nutrition makes a difference in your life whether you’re 21 or 61, but the older you get, the more critical it is to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Research continues to link proper nutrition with a host of health benefits, including helping people retain cognitive function (i.e., brain power) as they… Continue Reading ›
A healthy diet can improve your overall wellbeing. The right food may also have the potential to prevent or ameliorate certain diseases or chronic conditions. While dietary modifications are no substitute for professional medical care, they may lower your risk of certain conditions, moderate symptoms and perhaps even reduce your needs for certain medications. Instead… Continue Reading ›
The food choices we make today will have a big impact on our health tomorrow. Good health starts in the kitchen. Combining a nutrient-rich diet with physical activity plays a major role in maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk for heart disease and improving your overall wellbeing. How Diet Affects Your Health “You are… Continue Reading ›
Your doctor may conduct four or five office visits every hour, which gives you a maximum of 15 minutes (if you’re lucky) to speak with him. Despite the fact that studies link longer appointment times to better patient health, insurance regulations, hospital policies and other restrictions keep a cap on your face-to-face time with your… Continue Reading ›
If you’ve been bombarded by fad diets and fad programs on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, then managing your weight and your health can seem challenging. But it doesn’t have to be when you approach your health with consistency and balance. Good old-fashioned advice follows three simple rules: eat well, exercise… Continue Reading ›