When you think about your bones, you probably picture something solid and unchanging. After all, your skeleton provides the framework that supports your body every day. But your bones are far more active than you might realize. Even as an adult, your body is constantly removing older bone tissue and replacing it with new tissue…. Read more »
There’s a lot to love about this time of year. Cooler days, earlier sunsets and cozy evenings at home are a welcome change after the heat of summer. But the change in seasons can also change how much we move. The evening walk gets skipped because it’s already dark. Weekends that once included yardwork, gardening… Read more »
Your heart never gets a day off. It beats roughly 100,000 times each day, continuously delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Yet when we think about heart health, it’s easy to focus on the big things — cholesterol numbers, blood pressure readings or major lifestyle changes — and overlook the smaller choices we make… Read more »
When fall arrives, immune health tends to move a little higher on the priority list. And for many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is vitamin C. There’s good reason for that. Vitamin C plays an important role in normal immune function. But supporting your immune system involves much more than adding… Read more »
You may notice the first signs of fall in the cooler mornings, earlier sunsets and changing leaves. But seasonal changes affect your body, too. As the days grow shorter, we’re exposed to less daylight. We may spend less time outdoors, change what and when we eat, and gradually settle into different sleep and activity patterns…. Read more »
If it seems like magnesium is suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. Scroll through wellness content and you’ll find magnesium powders, nighttime drinks and supplements becoming part of people’s evening routines. Sleep is driving much of the conversation. But magnesium didn’t suddenly become important because social media discovered it. Magnesium is an essential mineral your… Read more »
Summer has a way of changing our usual schedules. Longer days, vacations, weekend plans, and meals on the go can make everyday habits a little less predictable. That’s part of the fun of the season—but as September begins, you may find yourself ready to get back into a healthy routine. The good news is that… Read more »
Healthy aging isn’t about avoiding every change that comes with getting older. It’s about taking care of your body and mind in ways that help you stay strong, independent and engaged in the life you enjoy. And while there’s no single secret to aging well, the good news is that many of the things that… Read more »
Have you ever wondered why you don’t seem to have quite the same get-up-and-go you once did? Maybe a busy day leaves you more tired than it used to, or you find yourself reaching for an afternoon pick-me-up more often. Changes in energy as you age are common, but getting older doesn’t automatically mean feeling… Read more »
Your heart has been working nonstop since the day you were born. By the time you reach your 50s and beyond, that adds up to billions of heartbeats—and plenty of reasons to give this remarkable organ a little extra attention. Getting older doesn’t automatically mean developing heart problems. But age does bring changes throughout the… Read more »