Category: Healthy Living
How to Make Your Senior Years Vibrant
Your golden years are supposed to be relaxing, but health issues can derail your retirement plans. Learn how to take charge of your health at any age.
Keeping Exercise Safe: Warm Up to Win, Cool Down to Conquer
When it comes to exercise, the focus is usually on the workout itself—whether it’s a run, a weightlifting session or a yoga class. But the practices that bookend your exercise routine, namely warming up and cooling down, are just as important.
Which Diet Plan Is Right for You? Here’s How to Narrow Your Options
A healthy diet plan can help you lose weight, manage a chronic condition and improve your overall well-being. However, understanding what constitutes a “healthy diet” isn’t always easy. Fad diets promise quick results, as long as you’re willing to make significant sacrifices and often spend a lot of money, and the lost weight usually returns plus some. Here are three diets that are consistently supported by research, easy to follow and can be enjoyed on any budget.
Cardiac Calcium Scoring: An Important Tool for Heart Health Screening
What is your heart disease risk? One tool that helps assess it is cardiac calcium scoring. Learn more about his helpful tool and its benefits.
How to Avoid Holiday Overeating This Year
If you’re worried that visions of sugarplums and gravy boats will derail your healthy diet this holiday season, your best bet is to plan ahead. Here are some strategies to get started.
Ask These Questions About Your Heart Failure Medications
Staying informed about your heart failure medications can improve your quality of life. Learn the key questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist to ensure you’re taking the right steps for your health.
Antibiotic Resistance: Addressing a Growing Challenge
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that help us counter infections caused by bacteria. However, the effectiveness of these lifesaving drugs is at risk due to antibiotic resistance.
Not Just for Kids: What to Know About RSV in Adults
Your little one was just diagnosed with RSV, and his pediatrician said to be careful taking him around older adults. But why is that? The precaution is because RSV in adults, particularly those aged 60 and older, can be dangerous.
Just the Facts: Is Caffeine Bad for Kids?
Caffeine gives adults a nice boost of energy to kickstart the day or help them through an evening of work. But what about when kids drink the stimulant? What kinds of effects does caffeine have on kids? Learn about how caffeine affects our bodies and whether caffeinated products can harm children.
Nutrition for Athletes: Fueling Your Performance
Proper nutrition is key to athletic success, giving athletes the fuel they need to perform at their best. By eating a balanced diet, athletes can boost their energy, help muscles recover, and lower their risk of injury.