Category: Health & Fitness
This easy workout might be the key to maintaining muscles as you age
Written by: Charles P. Wallace
One of the least pleasant things about getting older is the tendency to lose muscle. Research shows that starts happening by the age of 40, and …
How to lower stress & fight depression in just 5 minutes a day
Written by: Dan Fogarty
Mindfulness is having a moment. A psychological practice in which the user develops the skill of bringing his or her full attention to the present moment, mindfulness …
4 hidden health risks of hearing loss
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
Hearing loss might seem like an inconvenience – you turn the TV louder, or choose quieter restaurants, or ask people to repeat themselves – but it’s …
Anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness can
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
When it comes to your health, a good cry may be better for you than a clenched fist. That’s because anger can lead to more health …
5 effective ways to reduce your prescription drug costs
Written by: Karen Cheney
With each passing decade, your pillbox fills up a bit more—and makes a bigger dent in your budget. A recent report from Congress found that 12 of the …
5 simple steps to cut your risk for dementia
Written by: Charles P. Wallace
As you get older, it’s natural to worry about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Or you may fear having to care for a partner or parent …
Here’s how to keep medical bills from sending you into bankruptcy
Written by: Kate Rockwood
Dealing with major health problems is stressful enough, but mounting medical bills can make that stress even worse. It’s hard to pin down exactly how many …
5 hot weather safety tips for older adults
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Older people can have a tough time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to reach 100°F (38°C) to put …
Nearly half of older people worry about dementia. Few talk to a doctor
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
The World Health Organization this week issued its first international guidelines for lifestyle changes to stave off dementia. Meanwhile, however, a new study from the University of Michigan finds that …
Should you upgrade your massage with CBD oil?
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
In the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become a darling of alternative health aficionados. And as its popularity grows, it’s gaining acceptance with mainstream consumers. In March CVS announced …
The real reason you can’t handle alcohol anymore
Written by: Randi Hutter Epstein
Summer is here, and summer months are the most popular time for drinking (excluding December). During these booze-infused months, there seem to be two common refrains …
6 activities that can help your osteoarthritis
Written by: Diana Kelly Levey
If you’re amongst the 30 million American adults living with osteoarthritis, (OA as it’s called), chances are the pain, swelling, and stiffness may have limited your …
Insurers are pushing customers toward virtual doctors. Should you let them?
Written by: Walecia Konrad
If you haven’t encountered telemedicine yet, it’s a good bet you will soon. Telemedicine, also called telehealth, is a broad term that encompasses just about every …
Do you know the signs of heatstroke & other heat-related illnesses?
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
This summer is already a scorcher in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, with record-setting temperatures being recorded. Staying safe while you’re out and about in …
13 expert safety tips to stay safe while boating this summer
Written by: Myles Ma
The arrival of summer and warm weather means putting on your captain’s hat and taking to the open water on boats. But like driving, boating is …
Is 75 the new 65? How we need to rethink what it means to be ‘old’
Written by: Warren Sanderson Sergei Scherbov
In 1950, men and women at age 65 could expect to live about 11 years more on average. Today, that number has gone up to 17, …
10 steps for recovering from childbirth
Written by: Jessica Sillers
Lots of people talk about “bouncing back” physically after childbirth, but a new baby affects every part of your life. For tips that really work when it comes …
Are selfies hurting your wallet & your health?
Written by: Laura Bostwick
Love them or hate them, smartphones have become a big part of our everyday lives, taking up nearly three hours and 40 minutes of our time, …
Losing weight helped this couple pay off $22K in debt
Written by: Zina Kumok
Brian LeBlanc was fed up. The 30-year-old policy analyst from Alberta, Canada, had struggled with his weight for years. At the time, he weighed 240 pounds …
7 smart ways to avoid sun damage this summer
Written by: Melissa Kay
While it feels great to bask under the warm rays of the sun during the summer, by now we all know that too much of a …
