Diet

It’s long been known that the foods comprising a person’s diet have a number of physiological impacts. New research, however, is suggesting that increased calorie consumption doesn’t just contribute to obesity, but also on the brain’s ability to function. Having a healthy diet, therefore, can combat obesity in seniors and also improve their mental performance, ...click here to read more

Have you ever noticed that your joints feel achy or stiff, especially when it rains?  This could be a sign of arthritis.  Chances are, this pain isn’t doing anything to help you feel younger.  This could be because arthritis, simply put, means joint pain and inflammation. Arthritis consists of over 100 different conditions, ranging in ...click here to read more

As lives get longer, so does the list of things to worry about. And anti aging is a topic that applies to everyone. Research shows that an individual is likely to live 34 years longer than their great grandparents. And with continued medical advancements, it’s possible that number could continue to increase. As exciting as ...click here to read more

If you are like 80% of the adult population then you consume caffeine in one form or another.   Although you are probably well aware that too much caffeine can cause temporary, undesirable side-effects such as restlessness or an inability to fall asleep, you may not be aware that the effects of caffeine are not always ...click here to read more

For centuries scientists around the world have tried to uncover the secrets to health and longevity. Countless studies have been conducted comparing the health of those who are married to those who are single. A lot of data indicates being married is a key to good health; however, recent studies are casting some doubt. Back in the ...click here to read more

We’ve all heard it before – consuming too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can lead to an array of other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease.  It is therefore important to minimize the amount of salt you eat daily.  The recommended maximum salt ...click here to read more

With the New Year still in its infancy, many people are working hard to improve their lives. To many, the New Year symbolizes a time of re-invention. Unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions are abandoned almost as quickly as they are conceived. That doesn’t mean, however, that sticking to a resolution is impossible. The following is ...click here to read more

Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight counterparts to suffer bone fractures and have joint and muscle pains, according to a study conducted at the National Institute of Health. Participants were classified as overweight if they had a body mass index above the 95th percentile for their height and ...click here to read more