Taking daily vitamins and supplements is important. Studies show that basic nutrients can improve everything from markers of aging and heart disease to memory and mood. The right supplement can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. But not all vitamins and supplements are created equally. It’s important to do your… Read more »
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Making Realistic Resolutions
2022 is almost here, and this year we tell ourselves we are going to live healthier, better lives – we will be more active, better manage our weight, and make more nutritious food choices. We will succeed and nothing is going to stop us. But are we making realistic resolutions? In late December and early… Read more »
Slowing Down Wrinkles
No one wants to look in the mirror and see those first signs of aging – wrinkles. As we get older, we start to see creases, folds or ridges in our skin. The first to appear on our face tend to occur as a result of facial expressions – those crinkles around your eyes when… Read more »
Find the Wonder in Your Winter Workout
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it can be hard to maintain your momentum for your winter workout when the temperatures are chilly and the days are short. It’s much easier to curl up on the couch with a good book. But you know that exercise is important for your health. By… Read more »
Cardiovascular Benefits of Losing Weight
A study published in The Lancet: Diabetes and Endocrinology suggests that it’s never too late to lose weight. Researchers found that losing weight at any age can result in long-term cardiovascular health benefits. The study was led by a team of British scientists, who monitored the weight loss changes and cardiovascular health of men and… Read more »
Habits Leading to Magnesium Deficiency
Some habits are worse for you than others, including those that impact your magnesium levels. According to population studies, less than 30% of American adults consume the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of magnesium. Even if you think you’re getting enough by eating a healthy diet, some of your daily habits could be inhibiting your body’s… Read more »
Top Foods for Women’s Nutrition
Women’s nutrition is important for staying healthy. Healthy eating improves your overall health and helps prevent disease. It means choosing a variety of choices from all the food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and proteins). Healthy eating also means not consuming a lot of foods with added sugar, sodium and saturated and trans fats. What you… Read more »
Depression Linked to Heart Failure
A recent study suggests that depression may increase the risk of heart failure. Scientists looked at nearly 63,000 people in Norway who underwent physical and mental health assessments. Over the course of 11 years, close to 1,500 of the participants developed heart failure. Compared to people with symptoms of depression, those with mild symptoms were… Read more »
Five Foods for Healthy Eyes
During the dry, winter months, our eyes need a little more TLC. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is the key to healthy eyes, and may help reduce your risk for developing certain vision conditions. Serious eye conditions may be avoided by consuming foods that contain a range of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, known as antioxidants. … Read more »
Winter and the Sunshine Vitamin
Getting enough vitamin D is crucial for your long-term health. Most of the year, it’s relatively easy to get vitamin D through sun exposure, but that changes in winter. Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because your body makes it when sunlight hits the skin. During the darker, winter months, it’s more important to… Read more »