Ready to beat your caffeine addiction? If you’re used to starting the day with a cup of coffee, energy drink, tea or supplements loaded with caffeine, you’re not alone.  An estimated 80% of adults in the U.S. drink caffeine every day.1 Caffeine may offer a quick pick-me-up. Caffeine has some downsides, too. Ready to beat […]

If eating healthy was as easy as grabbing a quick bag of chips, we’d all do it. Even if it’s hard to start, the benefits of eating healthy can follow us for years to come. Not only that, setting up healthy habits in the home can be beneficial for your family too. Keep reading to […]

As the years go by, some may find themselves reaching for more salt, pepper, ketchup, hot sauce—anything to give your meal an extra kick. If this sounds familiar, you may have a bigger issue than bland food. More than 200,000 people see their doctors due to issue with their sense of taste or smell every […]

Did you know you’re supposed to see your doctor even when you’re healthy? Through regular checkups, your doctor can learn about your personal and family medical history, screen for potential or ongoing medical issues, and even help you determine your risk for future health problems. Establishing a relationship with a regular physician also makes it […]

Not only can swimming be fun and rewarding, it’s also an incredible aerobic and all-over-body exercise. Because of the resistance and support water-based exercises provide, swimming is accessible to people of various ages and physical ability. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of swimming for seniors and women. Benefits of swimming for seniors Swimming […]

If you put your hand on your chest, you can feel your heart beat and your lungs fill with air. Your stomach growls when you’re hungry. But the biggest organ in your body — your liver — usually goes unnoticed. And your liver is essential for keeping you healthy. For example, your liver helps with […]

If your brain automatically jumps to “5 a day” when you’re thinking about how many fruits and veggies you should eat, you’re not alone. Dietary guidelines say adults should have 1.5-2 cups of fruits and 2-3 cups of vegetables daily, totally 5 cups a day. That’s a tall order, but it’s achievable. Read on to […]

Whether you’re seeing your primary care provider or a specialist, your appointment is the time and place to ask questions and address your concerns. Here are a few ways to make sure you get what you need out of your next medical appointment. Write down questions to ask your doctor Even though you often wait […]

Falling down might sound like a minor mishap, but for older adults (age 65 and up), it can be serious—or even fatal. It’s also common: More than 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—and more than half of these falls occur at home. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Hand calluses hurt? If you lift weights, play guitar, or work with your hands (doing things like gardening, farming, or construction), you may have calluses. It’s your skin’s way of toughening up to withstand the kind of work you put your hands through every day. And if you’ve ever said “my hand calluses hurt,” you’re […]

Staying active can be difficult if you experience limited mobility. In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of regular exercise and show you 7 exercises you can do if you’re older, have limited mobility, or both. Exercise helps prevent health problems like: Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Certain types of cancer Depression Anxiety Dementia […]

Warm-summer days, lots of sun, and outdoor activities can be fun. But when the temperature rises, so do cases of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A day at the beach, working outside, or confined indoors without a fan or air conditioning on a hot day could be dangerous. An estimated 28,000 people a year are […]