We’ve heard for years that a High-Sodium Diet increases blood pressure and may also raise the risk of heart disease – but is the consensus changing? Could a low-sodium diet actually be harmful?
High blood pressure is one of the most common, chronic health conditions that adults experience. There is a genetic component to hypertension but lifestyle also is a factor. Here are five foods that science shows may lower blood pressure.
The incidence of type 2 diabetes goes up with age and with body weight but there’s a lot we can do from a lifestyle standpoint to lower the risk. A new study identified 6 such factors.
Some studies link consumption of red meat with heart disease – but what about another common disease – cancer? Find out what research shows about a link between cancer and red meat.
Nuts are crunchy and loaded with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants Nuts are a brain healthy snack. Here are five reasons why.
We know that children and teens aren’t as active as they used to be, but a new study found a stunning degree of childhood Inactivity among adolescents and teens. Find out how sedentary kids of today actually are.
Do you feel tired and wiped out and unproductive when you get home? It could be your lifestyle. Here are 6 habits that often lead to excessive fatigue and how to identify and correct them.
One myth about women and aging is that you become less happy with age. Studies show that well-being often increases later in life. Read on and discover other myths about how a woman’s body ages that too many people still believe.
Osteoarthritis is the most common orthopedic affliction that hits you as you age. Fortunately, lifestyle changes, including weight loss, help to keep the symptoms in check. You also might wonder what impact strength training has on the symptoms of arthritis? Find out.
Lifestyle is important for lowering the risk of a variety of health problems and for keeping your brain healthy. Read on and discover seven, simple lifestyle changes that affect brain health and may slow how quickly your brain ages.
Do you suffer from neck pain? If not, you’re at high risk if you use a smartphone. Find out why and what you can do to avoid text neck problems in the age of technology.
Have you tried to make drastic changes to your diet and found they were unsustainable?
