Walking is a popular way for people of almost any age and fitness level to increase their activity. But what can you do if your usual evening exercise has become too easy? Of course, you could always walk longer, extending your outing by an additional 15 minutes or half an ...
You can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change color, and the evenings have grown cooler. It’s nearly Fall, which means one thing for you and your daily wellness: change. Indeed, it’s not only the outdoors that goes through seasonal ...
You saw it in a photograph—those wrinkles between your brows. You didn’t remember them looking that prominent before. You check the mirror and see that those fine lines around your eyes are getting deeper too. You don’t feel older, but you have to admit it: you look older. You don’t ...
Gentle inversions, such as those found in the yoga practice, can help relax the body, providing it with a much-needed break. When your legs are higher than your heart, blood is encouraged to flow back to the heart to be reoxygenated. The process of blood flowing back to the heart ...
Last week, you got a wellness check with your doctor, which included a blood test. Now you're looking at your lab results. The total cholesterol number is in red because it's “high” according to the readout. Uh-oh. What does that mean? But wait. Your “HDL cholesterol” is in the normal ...
With the summer weather upon us, Mother Nature is dialing up the heat. According to Climate Central, in the past half-century, summer temperatures have risen 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the U.S., with the eight largest increases occurring in cities in Texas, Idaho, and Nevada. With the more intense ...
Apple cider vinegar has gained popularity over the past few years as a health supplement. Market research firms like Mordor Intelligence expect the global market for it to grow at a 5.4 percent rate through 2024. Online influencers and media outlets promote apple cider vinegar as a solution for a ...
In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Nutritional Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years and was inspired by health organizations and consumer groups that wanted to make it easier for people to ...
Neck pain is all too common, yet it isn’t something most people think about until they are experiencing it for themselves. Almost everyone has woken up from time to time with a kink in their neck that results in decreased mobility and discomfort. Others might experience frequent neck stiffness and ...
After over a year of being cooped up because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are looking forward to getting out and about this summer. As you make your plans for travel, vacation, and recreation, however, keep in mind that the summer heat can be dangerous. According to the Centers ...
