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In the past several years, I’ve been dismayed to find that my balance isn’t what it used to be. A few extra pounds and some joint stiffness have me taking more care than I used to when using a stepladder, or even when going out for a walk. My biggest fear is breaking a hip or sustaining a head injury in a fall. Here is a list of a…
While preventing osteoporosis should be a priority for everyone, no matter what their sex, for women, keeping their bones strong is especially important, particularly during and after menopause. That’s because as estrogen levels go down, a woman’s chances of osteoporosis go up. Is it any wonder then that one in two women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture due to declining bone mineral density, or that 80…
When Americans were asked in a 2021 survey what their excuses were for not exercising, their top answer was, “I don’t have enough time.” This probably comes as no surprise. After all, the recommended amount of exercise for optimal health is 150 minutes (or 2½ hours) of moderate physical activity every week. Even if you break that down, it’s still 30 minutes five times a week. And if you have…
It’s no secret that having a good sex life can make your whole life feel better, your relationships run more smoothly and boost your confidence. However, keeping your sex life at its best isn’t always easy. In fact, for many men sexual complaints can creep up, making their time in the bedroom more frustrating than enjoyable. And while erectile dysfunction or ED might be one of the most common sexual…
You’ve certainly heard at one time or another that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But as intermittent fasting has become more popular, breakfast has become the meal that gets skipped most often. A common intermittent fasting schedule involves a 16-hour overnight fast that usually envelops breakfast before giving way to an 8-hour eating window. Of course, there are many reasons breakfast usually ends up on the…
From fatigue and weak muscles to memory problems and cardiovascular dangers, aging as they say isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a truth that’s inspired a search for the fountain of youth since Ponce de Leon landed in Florida. Yet, while that mythical fountain was never discovered, researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center may have finally done what that Spanish explorer couldn’t… Make an aging body youthful again.…
As if you needed another reason to avoid ultra-processed foods, here’s a doozy. We’re not just talking about canned or frozen foods that have been minimally altered by removal of inedible parts, drying, crushing, roasting, boiling, freezing or pasteurization, to make them safe to store and eat later. Ultra-processed foods are made up from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars and hydrogenated fats. They’re filled with…
Hanging mistletoe is a popular Christmas holiday tradition. But European mistletoe extract has been getting the attention of the medical community as an anticancer agent. That’s right — the “kissing plant” could become an antidote to cancer. Small studies have shown improved survival rates in people with pancreatic and breast cancer. It’s also been shown to reduce the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Of course, more rigorous research is needed. And…
During the height of COVID-19, there was a lot of research into the role of nutrition and supplementation in helping the body defend itself. At least one team of international physician-researchers emphasized the role of good nutrition in shoring up the immune system. They recommended getting the following nutrients every day, whether through diet or supplementation: Vitamin C, which helps immune cells grow and plays an important role in antibody…
I’m not much of a drinker. But if I was, there’s a popular brunch cocktail that would be right up my alley — a Bloody Mary. The tart lemon. The tang of Worcestershire sauce. The kick of hot sauce. It all makes my mouth water. And then, of course, there’s the crux of the whole cocktail — tomato juice. I’ve always loved tomato juice. Even as a kid, I could…