Editor’s note: Heart disease is the number-one killer among women in the U.S. It’s essential that you know your own risk, and what you can do to lower it. Here, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging, are ten crucial questions to ask your doctor or nurse. If you think you won’t remember… Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask about Your Heart-Disease Risk
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Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less
“Eating in moderation” may not be the best way to lose weight, researchers say. Sometimes it’s better to choose healthier foods in larger portions than to try to eat less. In a recent study, Penn State researchers measured how much participants ate when given meals that varied in portion size. Although about one-third of participants… Continue reading Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less
10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people worldwide. The condition, which can be treated though not reversed, is one of the leading causes of vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), it’s long been thought that lifestyle choices don’t… Continue reading 10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
7 Resolutions to Drop Before January 31st
Put down those free weights and drop the kale smoothie! Your New Year’s resolution might be sabotaging your life. U.S. News reports that an astonishing 80% of Americans ditch their resolutions by February of any given new year. A failed resolution, especially so early in the year, can be a disheartening and expensive waste of… Continue reading 7 Resolutions to Drop Before January 31st
The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair
As we mature, our hair changes along with us—a natural but often frustrating process. “The life span and capability of hair follicle stem cells decrease as we age, inhibiting the ability to regenerate the cells responsible for hair growth, texture, and pigment,” explains Jim Markham, CEO and Founder of ColorProof. Meaning: Locks that were once… Continue reading The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair
Real-Life Tips to Cut Your Salt Habit
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, has announced the winners in its first #BreakUpWithSalt hack contest. Because some companies in the food industry add ingredients like sodium to processed and restaurant foods before it even reaches your table, consumers were encouraged… Continue reading Real-Life Tips to Cut Your Salt Habit
6 Tips to Reduce Dementia Risk
Nearly 50 million people worldwide currently suffer from dementia, and this is set to almost double by 2030, and more than triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s is the best known, most common form of dementia, the 6th leading cause of death in America, and once diagnosed with it, the average remaining lifespan is only 8 years.… Continue reading 6 Tips to Reduce Dementia Risk
Instagram and Weight Loss
Instagram users do more than just post selfies – some track food intake and are even held accountable by followers when they are trying to meet healthy-eating or weight-loss goals. Researchers from the University of Washington conducted in-depth interviews with 16 people who consistently record and share what they eat on Instagram; the interviews focused… Continue reading Instagram and Weight Loss
Bobbi Brown’s Top Tips for Youthful Skin
Beauty is much more than skin deep, but your face is where your health, happiness, and age truly show. Youthful-looking skin boosts your confidence—because simply put, “when you look good, you feel good,” says Bobbi Brown, international makeup mogul and author of Beauty from the Inside Out. With tweaks to your skincare and makeup routines,… Continue reading Bobbi Brown’s Top Tips for Youthful Skin
Best Heart-Healthy Food Choices
Experts affiliated with the nonprofit Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) have recommended whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health. The recommendation, by PCRM president and founder Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Twelve co-authors worked with Barnard on the article “Trending Cardiovascular Nutrition… Continue reading Best Heart-Healthy Food Choices
Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain
Although millions of us love our fitness trackers, the popular devices may not help as much with weight loss as we think. An article on the Mayo Clinic News Network cites research saying that one in five Americans wears a tracker, but most aren’t seeing the hoped-for results. “Having an activity tracker doesn’t necessarily translate… Continue reading Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain
Detoxing Your Body (and Your Diet)
Over the holidays, you’ve probably eaten everything from candied yams to chocolate Santas. No wonder you’re feeling bloated. The good news is that despite holiday indulgence, most people gain only a pound. The bad news is that most of them never take it off. And when you consider that this pattern often repeats itself year… Continue reading Detoxing Your Body (and Your Diet)
Changing Your Family Routine May Be Key to Weight Loss
If you’re sick of motivational techniques aimed at helping you lose weight, researchers say families can more easily adopt healthy behaviors by following a new approach that focuses on the redesign of family routine. In a series of pilot tests of the approach—known as “SystemCHANGE”—by nursing scientists at Case Western Reserve University, families and individuals… Continue reading Changing Your Family Routine May Be Key to Weight Loss
Diet and Exercise Equally Effective Against Heart Disease
When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, what’s important is weight loss – but not how you do it. Exercise and dieting, or a combination of both, are equally effective. “For men and women with excess body weight, modest weight loss provides powerful protection against cardiovascular disease, regardless of whether weight loss is achieved by… Continue reading Diet and Exercise Equally Effective Against Heart Disease
The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Clean eating is the practice of choosing foods in their whole-food state, and avoiding processed and refined foods. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, the interpretation of clean eating can vary from person to person. Here, from a Mayo dietitian, is an overview of the issue. “I’ve seen many nutrition trends over the years,” says… Continue reading The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Exercise Improves Brain as Well as Body
Researchers have discovered that regular physical activity for older adults could lead to higher brain volumes and a reduced risk for developing dementia. The investigators, from UCLA, found that physical activity particularly affected the size of the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain controlling short-term memory. Also, the protective effect of regular physical… Continue reading Exercise Improves Brain as Well as Body
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
Many diet plans are doomed from the start. Diet plans are often doomed from the start because dieters tend to adopt the wrong strategies, research has found. The investigation by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business found that dieters often try to ditch their favorite foods and replace them with less desirable options. Conversely, successful… Continue reading Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes
The hardest part of any weight loss routine is adjusting your diet. It’s easy to be misinformed and think you’re doing the right thing when in fact, your diet changes might actually be sabotaging your efforts. While diet shouldn’t be your only focus when it comes to shedding those few extra pounds, Bedros Keuilian, Founder… Continue reading The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes