As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training? Strength, balance, and flexibility are key factors for people of all ages to live a quality life and are of even greater importance to older adults. The loss or lessening of any of these factors for people 65 and over can mean the difference … Continue reading “As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training?”
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Protein Power: How Much Is Good?
Protein Power: How Much Is Good? Proteins are essential to the body, but the question most often asked is how much you should consume daily. Nutrition experts say the amount of protein you need depends on many factors, such as your age, activity levels, gender, weight, and health status. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for … Continue reading “Protein Power: How Much Is Good?”
The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them
The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them Cardiovascular disease is one of the greatest threats to the health of Americans. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and stroke is the No. 5 cause of death, according to the … Continue reading “The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them”
Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes
Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes The Mediterranean diet has been ranked as one of the best diets in the world because of the many healthy foods involved in the plan. Studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet, or MedDiet for short, helps to lower risk factors for heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, and other … Continue reading “Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes”
Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat
Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat Doctors often talk to patients about dietary changes they can make to reduce their risk of developing cancer. Now, some doctors are sharing the types of foods they stay away from to reduce their cancer risk. Besides food, several other lifestyle factors play a role in causing cancer, … Continue reading “Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat”
Alzheimer’s Drug Appears to Slow Symptoms
Alzheimer’s Drug Appears to Slow Symptoms There could soon be another Alzheimer’s treatment available now that an experimental drug was shown to modestly slow down the disease in people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Donanemab delayed the progression of Alzheimer’s by roughly 35 percent in a clinical trial involving more than 1,700 patients, according … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Drug Appears to Slow Symptoms”
Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods
Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods There is good and bad in many things, and inflammation is no exception. For all intents and purposes, inflammation works to protect the body. It’s the immune system’s response to something harmful, such as injuries, bacteria, infection, or irritants. But, inflammation can work against the body, too. It can … Continue reading “Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods”
Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day
Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day There’s a Japanese proverb that says, “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” Apparently, this is more than just a traditional saying in Japan. Authors Héctor García and Francesc Miralles discovered that Japan has some of the world’s longest-living people and … Continue reading “Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day”
Symptoms Of Abdominal Issues!
Symptoms Of Abdominal Issues! It’s common to experience a rumbling in the stomach every now and then or have mild digestive discomfort after eating a big meal, especially if the meal included spicy foods. These problems usually go away on their own. However, when gastrointestinal symptoms continue and pain begins to intensify, then it’s time … Continue reading “Symptoms Of Abdominal Issues!”
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half A new lung cancer pill taken once a day has the potential to cut the risk of death by more than half, according to a global study that researchers and medical professionals called, “thrilling” and a potential game-changer in the treatment of lung cancer. The study … Continue reading “Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half”