Keep Your Brain Sharp! It’s a well-known fact that the body benefits greatly from regular exercise. Physical workouts can build bone and muscle strength, increase energy, and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. What’s more, regular exercise can lift your mood, clear your head, ease anxiety, and give you a “post-exercise high”—the happy feeling … Continue reading “Keep Your Brain Sharp!”
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Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness Many people write down their goals and either forget about them or take them off the list once they’ve been accomplished. Renée Onque, a health and wellness reporter at CNBC Make It, has a different way of monitoring her achievements. Onque said she types a “heartfelt email” to herself and … Continue reading “Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness”
Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment
Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment Eli Lilly reported that its blood cancer therapy drug, Jaypirca, showed promise as a potential first-line treatment option by delaying disease progression in previously untreated patients. Lilly’s new drug, Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), treats blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic … Continue reading “Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment”
Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness
Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness Meik Wiking (pronounced “Mike Viking”), CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, recalled spending a weekend at a cabin in Sweden with some friends one December. It had snowed, and the friends decided to go for a hike. When they returned to the cabin, they built a … Continue reading “Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness”
What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today?
What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today? Across the country, adults aged 65 and older are either looking forward to retirement or are already retired and living life on their own terms. Although older adults may have plans on how they want to enjoy life, they are also facing unexpected challenges that demand … Continue reading “What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today?”
Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows
Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows One of the best ways to relieve stress after a long, tough day is to have your dog greet you at the door when you get home. The wagging tail, wide-eyed happiness, and jumping up on you as if to say, “welcome home,” help to … Continue reading “Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows”
What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today?
What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today? Health issues are common at all stages of life, regardless of one’s age. However, with aging comes more health issues, which is why people 65 and older are at an increased risk for chronic physical and behavioral health problems. Studies have found that older adults are … Continue reading “What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today?”
Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health
Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health A part of your body that health and wellness experts recommend paying attention to and keeping as healthy as possible is your digestive system. The digestive system, also known as the digestive tract or gut, is just as important as the immune system or the cardiovascular system. … Continue reading “Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health”
Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity
Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity To predict your lifespan, you may not need a lifespan calculator, blood tests, or statistical averages. A new study suggests that all you have to do is determine how well you can sit on the floor and stand back up again without help. Researchers in Brazil discovered that the … Continue reading “Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity”
Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple
Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple Canned beans may be flying off the shelves at local grocery stores now that they are receiving national recognition as a healthy food choice. Beans (particularly bean salads) are trending on TikTok. A leading health advisory group recommends that Americans eat more beans. New … Continue reading “Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple”