Health & Wellness (Page 21 of 26)
Healthy Oils a Slippery Subject
This is a commentary about oil. Not the crude stuff, but the various extracts that have been used, some since the beginnings of recorded history, to improve human health.
Healthy Eating Habits
Studies show that healthy eating can lower your risk of health problems, and it’s never too late to start!
Sweet Dreams
If the amount of sleep you’re getting varies by more than an hour day-to-day, you may be at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.
Food and Mental Health
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? If I’m not hungry, is it OK to skip it?
Some Juicy News on Health
“The juice contains boatloads of vitamin C, antioxidants, and flavonoids, all of which help to prevent excess inflammation and keep cells running smoothly on all cylinders.”
So, Maybe They DO Have a Shelf Life
The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly considering its first regulations for ultra-processed foods, such as soda, prepackaged cookies, and breakfast cereals. These foods make up roughly 60% of all calories consumed by the typical American but are notoriously laden with unhealthy ingredients.
Which Skin Care Procedures are Best for Aging Skin?
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones welcomes back Dr. Treyger for the second installment of their discussion on aging skin. They dive into the effects of sun damage and explore various methods to maintain youthful, healthy skin.
Fine-Tuning to Find the Moving Health Benefits of Sports
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proclaims that today nearly 25% of adults in this country are considered inactive. According to statistics from the American Heart Association, only one in four high school students get the recommended hour a day of physical activity.
Whole Grains Versus Refined
Small changes like these can make a huge difference later in life.
How to Conquer Negative Self-Talk As You Age
Negative pitfalls in the mind may be hidden and sometimes subtle, but what we say to ourselves based on those thoughts will carve out dangerous ruts. Here are six steps to conquer your inner critic.
Healthier To Go
Do the words “healthy” and “takeout” even belong together? They can. Like everything else concerning your diet, it all depends on your choices.
Don’t Drink to That
After age and tobacco use, the third-biggest driver of cancers among people aged 30 and older is alcohol, with roughly 5% of cancer cases in men and women attributable to drinking.
What We Think We Know About Hydration Could Be Wrong
The simple response that we “need to stay hydrated” doesn’t quite cut it anymore.
Bonus Benefits of Dance
One study showed that dancing can build better brain function and even reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what else is so great about dancing…
Do the Self-Diagnosed Have a Fool for a Client?
“The problem lies in the lack of quality health information online and people’s inability to interpret that information accurately. Combine that with the fact that only a small percentage of the US population is considered health literate, and you have a recipe for misinformation that can negatively impact people.”
“Puttering Around” is Good for You
Can Tinnitus Be Cured?
Top 10 Most Common Health Issues Seniors Face
Free Senior Resources
