These days, most people understand the negative impact that high blood pressure can have on their health. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for a cardiovascular event (heart attack or stroke) as it damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. Normal ...
Social connections help us stay healthy no matter what age we are, but recent research has shown that they're particularly important for seniors. With age, we often lose many of the social connections we've enjoyed over our lifetime. We retire and no longer have daily interactions with our colleagues. Our ...
Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years, as most people consider the practice to be safe and gentle enough for anyone to do. While this is true, it is incredibly important to use the correct form in each posture so that you can avoid injuries and gain the most ...
Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. In addition, mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing many life-threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Incorporating these flavorful veggies into a hearty and delicious soup can create the perfect comfort food, loaded with ...
In the early 2000s, green tea was pretty rare in the United States. Then, as people began to become more interested in being as healthy as they could be, green tea became the go-to beverage. The World Green Tea Association states that about 600,000 tons of green tea are consumed ...
According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Their losses total more than $3 billion per year. Since 2014, cybercrimes against older adults have increased 400 percent, and that's only for self-reported crimes. Researchers believe ...
Having good balance and stability is an integral part of safety as you age. In fact, did you know that falling is the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide? Even more concerning, over 60% of those falls occur inside the home, where you should feel the safest ...
French fries, potato chips, pretzels, nut mixes, popcorn, pizza, and more. We love them for their great taste, much of which comes from the added salt. Indeed, we need some salt to survive, and our brains are hardwired to crave it. Getting too much, however, may increase our risk of ...
Your glute muscles play a huge role in your overall body strength. Not only do they contribute to your core strength, but they are also involved in countless compound movements in your body, including bending, stepping, and squatting. Strong glute muscles also help decrease muscle imbalances that often lead to ...
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that sugar is the most popular ingredient added to foods in the United States. Over the years, more and more manufacturers have used it to make their foods taste sweeter in the hopes of increasing profits, and so far, it’s worked. Two hundred ...
