Japanese Walking: 3 Minutes Fast Walking, 3 Minutes Slow Walking Benefits Are you looking for a way to exercise by walking but don’t want to go outside in hot weather, walk on icy sidewalks, or drive to a local gym to use a treadmill? If so, an exercise called “Japanese Walking” may be just what … Continue reading “Japanese Walking: 3 Minutes Fast Walking, 3 Minutes Slow Walking Benefits”
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Do Pesticides Cause Cancer?
Do Pesticides Cause Cancer? Lisa Lawler’s family has been farming since the Homestead Act of 1862. But in recent years, Lawler, her neighbors, and friends in rural Hardin County, Iowa, have suffered setbacks, not related to their crops, but to their health. Lawler said her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and died in 2016. … Continue reading “Do Pesticides Cause Cancer?”
Steps to Healthy, Happy Aging
Steps to Healthy, Happy Aging When people think about getting older, many imagine facing health issues, reduced mobility, and a loss of enjoyment in life. But this doesn’t have to be the case because it’s never too late to adopt healthy aging habits. Healthy aging means taking care of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. While … Continue reading “Steps to Healthy, Happy Aging”
Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk, A Study Reveals
Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk, A Study Reveals Whether you strum a guitar like Bruce Springsteen, play a Beethoven piano concerto, or sing along with the Beatles, a study by researchers in Australia suggests you’re reducing your likelihood of developing dementia. The research team at Monash University found … Continue reading “Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk, A Study Reveals”
These 5 Everyday Activities Are Proven to Make You Happier, Mental Health Experts Say
These 5 Everyday Activities Are Proven to Make You Happier, Mental Health Experts Say Caring for your mental health is not a “one-and-done” task that you complete on your first try. It’s an ongoing, lifelong commitment of developing healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a balanced diet, staying active, and getting sufficient sleep It also … Continue reading “These 5 Everyday Activities Are Proven to Make You Happier, Mental Health Experts Say”
Micro Habits That Boost Brain Health
Micro Habits That Boost Brain Health If there’s one thing that people worry about as they age, it’s that their brain function will decline as they get older. It’s a fact that as your brain ages, your mental abilities change, too. However, cognitive decline is not inevitable and can often be addressed. You can make … Continue reading “Micro Habits That Boost Brain Health”
Vitamin B12 Benefits
Vitamin B12 Benefits While vitamin C is widely recognized as an essential nutrient that helps boost your immune system, and vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” for supporting your bones, there’s one vitamin that doesn’t receive as much promotion but is just as important to your body. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient … Continue reading “Vitamin B12 Benefits”
Women & Stroke: Risk Factors and Prevention
Women & Stroke: Risk Factors and Prevention Eating right, getting regular physical activity, and not smoking are well-known prevention strategies for healthy living, but they’re not enough for women who want to reduce their risk of having a stroke for the first time, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). This is because there are … Continue reading “Women & Stroke: Risk Factors and Prevention”
Ultraprocessed Foods
Ultraprocessed Foods Medical professionals are increasing awareness about the health risks of ultraprocessed foods, while top food researchers are urging the government to act quickly to regulate the industry. Various groups of professionals have launched campaigns to educate consumers and government officials about the impact ultraprocessed foods are having across the country. In one instance, … Continue reading “Ultraprocessed Foods”
Aging in Place
Aging in Place A vast majority of older adults say they prefer to age in place. But aging life care managers say that staying at home requires thoughtful planning, enough help, and a clear understanding of what older adults can and cannot do on their own. “Aging in place helps us maintain access to resources … Continue reading “Aging in Place”