Most people know that drinking plenty of fluids can help prevent kidney stones, but studies show what you drink matters as much as how much. Not all beverages affect stone risk in the same way. A number of large studies have found that people who frequently consume sugar-sweetened drinks, especially sodas, are more likely to […]
When strength training for women is featured in magazines, it’s often framed around weight loss and getting “toned.” While those goals can be motivating, the real value of lifting weights goes far deeper. Strength training supports long-term health, protects the body as we age, and improves the way we feel and function every day. Here […]
If you love chocolate, there’s some encouraging research, but the reality is a bit nuanced. Several scientific studies have explored whether chocolate consumption, particularly moderate amounts, is linked to better heart health and a lower risk of stroke. Much of this attention focuses on cocoa’s natural compounds, especially flavanols, which are plant-based antioxidants that may […]
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Although bone tissue is always being broken down and rebuilt, osteoporosis develops when the body can’t replace bone fast enough to keep up with what’s being lost. Over time, this leads to lower bone density and bones that […]
As we get older, we might spend less time thinking about building muscle, but that’s exactly when it becomes more important. Age naturally brings a decline in muscle strength and size, which can slowly erode our ability to stay active and independent. The old adage “use it or lose it” definitely applies here. Strength, or […]
Research shows that deaths from heart attack, heart failure, and other cardiovascular diseases increase by 26–36% in winter compared to summer months, a pattern that holds true across all regions and climates. This finding comes from Dr. Bryan Schwartz and Dr. Robert Kloner of Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, who analyzed data from 1.7 […]
A study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds a strong connection between poor hydration and higher body mass index (BMI), as well as an increased risk of obesity. What the researchers did:They examined data from U.S. adults aged 18–64 using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009–2012. Hydration status was measured […]
The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy and celebration, but for some, it brings a host of unwelcome feelings, often called the “holiday blues.” People experiencing this may feel stressed, downcast, or overwhelmed during December’s festivities. The holiday blues can arise from disruptions in daily routines and diets, reduced daylight hours, […]
The holiday season is often painted as a time of warmth, family, and joy. But for many older adults, especially those living alone, it can bring stress, sadness, or feelings of isolation. This makes it all the more important to reach out to our aging parents, neighbors, and friends during this time of year. Ways […]
November marks American Diabetes Month®, a time when the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) calls on the nation and the world to unite in the fight to end diabetes. Today, more than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and nearly 98 million have prediabetes. Over the past 20 years, the number of diagnosed cases has more […]
